At a Glance
Median Income
$85,385
$31,466 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
Zillow: $320,590
Median Rent
$983/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Stem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stem a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stem residents earn a median household income of $85,385 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,466. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,132 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stem is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,590. Median rent is $983/month, with 19.2% 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 2007.
Education
33.1% of adults in Stem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stem has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,064
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,385
Per Capita$31,466
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$4,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent$983
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$320,590
Housing Units405
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation460 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Stem was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.