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Scotland Neck, NC
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Scotland Neck, NC
At a Glance
How Scotland Neck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotland Neck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scotland Neck a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scotland Neck residents earn a median household income of $18,202 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,193. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% 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 Scotland Neck is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,427. Median rent is $557/month, with 51.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Scotland Neck reports 1,150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 203% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,300/100K. The murder rate is 100.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Scotland Neck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotland Neck has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.