At a Glance
Median Income
$71,333
$29,391 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
Zillow: $364,089
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How Stanley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanley residents earn a median household income of $71,333 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,391. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanley is $229,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,089. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 25.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Stanley reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,661/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Stanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,014
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,333
Per Capita$29,391
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,000
Rent$1,142
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$364,089
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,661/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation863 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Stanley was founded in 1879.
The median home in Stanley was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.