At a Glance
Median Income
$135,389
$48,108 per capita
Home Value
$368,600
Zillow: $379,078
Median Rent
$783/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
3,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Stokesdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stokesdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stokesdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stokesdale residents earn a median household income of $135,389 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,108. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,452 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stokesdale is $368,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,078. Median rent is $783/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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Stokesdale reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,874/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Stokesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stokesdale has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,943
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,389
Per Capita$48,108
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$46,945M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,600
Rent$783
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$379,078
Housing Units2,109
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property3,874/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Stokesdale was built in 2001.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.