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Stantonsburg, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
949 Population 1,531/sq mi density
$58,929 Median Income $29,656 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $191,951 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
533 Violent Crime/100K 3,823 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,929 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Stantonsburg, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,929
22% below
$29,656 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
57% below
Zillow: $191,951
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
40% above
3,823/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Stantonsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
85%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
140%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stantonsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stantonsburg residents earn a median household income of $58,929 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,656. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stantonsburg is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,951. Median rent is $983/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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Stantonsburg reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,823/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Stantonsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stantonsburg has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population949
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,531/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$29,656
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$983
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$191,951
Housing Units328
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent533/100K
Property3,823/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,403/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation79 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Stantonsburg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.