Parmele, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
288 Population 248/sq mi density
$28,971 Median Income $33,700 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $100,884 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$28,971 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Parmele, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,971
61% below
$33,700 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
71% below
Zillow: $100,884
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Parmele Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
29%
Rent
90%
Poverty
213%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parmele a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parmele residents earn a median household income of $28,971 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,700. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parmele is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,884. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 33.8% 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 1974.

Education

12.9% of adults in Parmele hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parmele has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,971
Per Capita$33,700
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$808M
Avg Weekly Wage$742

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$1,042
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$100,884
Housing Units126
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,543/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation73 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Parmele was built in 1974.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.