At a Glance
Median Income
$37,440
$21,257 per capita
Home Value
$161,100
Zillow: $271,810
Median Rent
$824/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
784/100K
2,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Selma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selma residents earn a median household income of $37,440 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,257. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selma is $161,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,810. Median rent is $824/month, with 35.5% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Selma reports 784 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,907/100K. The murder rate is 14.3/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Selma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,611
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,440
Per Capita$21,257
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$161,100
Rent$824
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$271,810
Housing Units2,992
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent784/100K
Property2,907/100K
Murder14.3/100K
Assault598/100K
Burglary513/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation165 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Selma was founded in 1873.
The median home in Selma was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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