At a Glance
Median Income
$50,665
$34,262 per capita
Home Value
$183,800
Zillow: $273,916
Median Rent
$995/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
13.5% smoking rate
How Rural Hall Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rural Hall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rural Hall a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rural Hall residents earn a median household income of $50,665 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,262. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rural Hall is $183,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,916. Median rent is $995/month, with 28.3% 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 1979.
Education
26.0% of adults in Rural Hall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rural Hall has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population3,421
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,665
Per Capita$34,262
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,800
Rent$995
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$273,916
Housing Units1,790
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation938 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Rural Hall was founded in 1887.
The median home in Rural Hall was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.