Spout Springs, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lee County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
11,073 Population 1,069/sq mi density
$87,905 Median Income $37,543 per capita
$310,100 Home Value $256,009 Zillow
$1,794 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$87,905 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$310,100 home value, $1,794/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Spout Springs, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,905
17% above
$37,543 per capita
Home Value
$310,100
10% above
Zillow: $256,009
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
54% above
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Spout Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
110%
Rent
154%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spout Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spout Springs residents earn a median household income of $87,905 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,543. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,866 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spout Springs is $310,100 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,009. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 27.6% 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 2008.

Education

41.8% of adults in Spout Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spout Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,073
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,905
Per Capita$37,543
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$4,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,100
Rent$1,794
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$256,009
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation315 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Spout Springs was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.