At a Glance
Median Income
$42,813
$20,722 per capita
Home Value
$96,500
Zillow: $220,068
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Onslow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onslow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onslow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onslow residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,722. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onslow is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,068. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.3% of adults in Onslow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onslow has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,611/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$20,722
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,500
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$220,068
Housing Units124
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation926 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Onslow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.