Siler City, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,905 Population 1,171/sq mi density
$51,751 Median Income $24,897 per capita
$154,900 Home Value $259,003 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,751 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $958/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Siler City, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,751
31% below
$24,897 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
45% below
Zillow: $259,003
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Siler City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Siler City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
55%
Rent
82%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Siler City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Siler City residents earn a median household income of $51,751 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,897. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Siler City is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,003. Median rent is $958/month, with 27.2% 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 1972.

Education

15.1% of adults in Siler City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Siler City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,905
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.3%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,751
Per Capita$24,897
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$958
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$259,003
Housing Units3,095
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death7,552/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Siler City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
32.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.