Stony Point, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Stony Point is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,301. Residents earn $70,846 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,301 Population 437/sq mi density
$70,846 Median Income $32,750 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $267,818 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,846 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,846
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,200
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Stony Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,301
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,846
Per Capita$32,750
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,196M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$267,818

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation963 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries3

Is Stony Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stony Point receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Stony Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stony Point is $70,846, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stony Point is $169,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Stony Point enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Stony Point has a population of 1,301 with a density of 437 people per square mile. The median age is 53.1 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.4%), with 5.1% Hispanic.

Population

1,301
Total Population
437
People / sq mi
53.1yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Stony Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.5%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.5%
38% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Stony Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stony Point is $70,846, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Stony Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,846
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,750
Avg Weekly Wage$888
IRS Avg AGI$63,181

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,196M

Business (County)

Restaurants45
Healthcare52
Retail80
Manufacturing63

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,071
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Stony Point is $169,200, 40% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $267,818.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,200
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$267,818
Median List Price$174,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,450
$/Sq Ft$181
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,071
12% below US avg
Effective Rate1.82%
In Stony Point, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stony Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death10,847/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access47.3%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Stony Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Stony Point has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation963 ft (294 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates35.8678°N, 81.0441°W
County FIPS37003
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.9-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19.7%

Winner: Republican by 59.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density437/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants45
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

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