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Siler City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chatham County County
Siler City, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Siler City a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $244,405. 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.
Safety & Crime
Siler City reports 813 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,946/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.