North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Pittsboro is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,640. Residents earn $64,792 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pittsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Pittsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pittsboro is $64,792, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pittsboro is $342,800, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Pittsboro is below the national average at 349 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,145 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pittsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,792 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,232 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $125,177 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,182 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 163 |
| Retail | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,662 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $342,800 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $541,258 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $257 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 63 |
| Census Median Rent | $993 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,028 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,662 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,552/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Total Violent | 349.2/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 24.9/100K |
| 296% above US avg | |
| Rape | 49.9/100K |
| Robbery | 49.9/100K |
| Assault | 224.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,145.2/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 174.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,870.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.8/100K |
| Arson | 49.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7278°N, 79.1689°W |
| County FIPS | 37037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |