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River Road, NC
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River Road, NC
At a Glance
How River Road Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Road's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is River Road a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
River Road residents earn a median household income of $47,978 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,034. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,350 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Road is $187,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,822. Median rent is $787/month, with 35.2% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
River Road reports 763 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 101% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,829/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in River Road hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Road has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.