Red Oak, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,372 Population 173/sq mi density
$81,464 Median Income $52,655 per capita
$236,200 Home Value $337,795 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,200 home value, $818/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Oak, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,464
8% above
$52,655 per capita
Home Value
$236,200
16% below
Zillow: $337,795
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Red Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
84%
Rent
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Oak a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Oak residents earn a median household income of $81,464 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,655. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Oak is $236,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,795. Median rent is $818/month, with 16.6% 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 1987.

Education

30.1% of adults in Red Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Oak has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,372
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,464
Per Capita$52,655
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,200
Rent$818
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$337,795
Housing Units1,401
Rent Burden16.6%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death15,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation183 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Oak was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.