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Pembroke, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
Pembroke, NC
At a Glance
How Pembroke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pembroke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pembroke a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pembroke residents earn a median household income of $22,940 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pembroke is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,385. Median rent is $700/month, with 30.4% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Pembroke reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Pembroke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pembroke has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.