At a Glance
Median Income
$42,702
$24,791 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
Zillow: $205,871
Median Rent
$773/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
752/100K
6,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Reidsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reidsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reidsville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reidsville residents earn a median household income of $42,702 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,791. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 152 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reidsville is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,871. Median rent is $773/month, with 30.1% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Reidsville reports 752 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,376/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Reidsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reidsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population14,547
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,702
Per Capita$24,791
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$3,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$773
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$205,871
Housing Units7,217
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent752/100K
Property6,376/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault566/100K
Burglary867/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Reidsville was founded in 1873.
The median home in Reidsville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 152 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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