At a Glance
Median Income
$58,929
$29,656 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
Zillow: $194,630
Median Rent
$983/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stantonsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.8% (33% above 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 $194,630. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population949
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,531/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$29,656
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$983
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$194,630
Housing Units328
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.