Pantego, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Beaufort County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
445 Population 556/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $14,505 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $149,274 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $835/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pantego, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$14,505 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
62% below
Zillow: $149,274
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Pantego Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pantego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
38%
Rent
72%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pantego a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pantego residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,505. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,350 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pantego is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,274. Median rent is $835/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

15.5% of adults in Pantego hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pantego has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population445
Median Age9.4 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$14,505
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,369M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$835
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$149,274
Housing Units106
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,293/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pantego was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.