At a Glance
Median Income
$73,667
$30,102 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
Zillow: $297,268
Median Rent
$958/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Sims Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sims's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sims a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sims residents earn a median household income of $73,667 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,102. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Sims is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,268. Median rent is $958/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 2002.
Education
22.9% of adults in Sims hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sims has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,667
Per Capita$30,102
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent$958
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$297,268
Housing Units169
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation206 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sims was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
10.9% 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.