At a Glance
Median Income
$55,492
$30,471 per capita
Home Value
$226,100
Zillow: $291,638
Median Rent
$935/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
628/100K
4,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Statesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Statesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Statesville 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
Statesville residents earn a median household income of $55,492 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,471. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,123 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Statesville is $226,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,638. Median rent is $935/month, with 30.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Statesville reports 628 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,485/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Statesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Statesville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population29,161
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,492
Per Capita$30,471
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$13,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A
Home Value$226,100
Rent$935
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$291,638
Housing Units12,619
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent628/100K
Property4,485/100K
Murder11.7/100K
Assault421/100K
Burglary1,104/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,077/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation819 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Statesville was founded in 1753.
The median home in Statesville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.