North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Stokesdale is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 5,943. Residents earn $135,389 per year, which is 80% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stokesdale receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Stokesdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stokesdale is $135,389, which is significantly higher than the national average — 80% above $75,149. This places Stokesdale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stokesdale is $368,600, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Stokesdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,389 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,192 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,452 |
| County GDP | $46,945M |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Healthcare | 1,448 |
| Retail | 1,879 |
| Manufacturing | 544 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
| Census Median | $368,600 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $379,078 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,448 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2281°N, 79.9774°W |
| County FIPS | 37081 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,448 |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Retail Stores | 1,879 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |