At a Glance
Median Income
$41,500
$23,165 per capita
Home Value
$177,700
Zillow: $189,745
Median Rent
$564/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.2% smoking rate
How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stuart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stuart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stuart residents earn a median household income of $41,500 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,165. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 484 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stuart is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,745. Median rent is $564/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
18.5% of adults in Stuart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stuart has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,681
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,500
Per Capita$23,165
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$535M
Avg Weekly Wage$769
Housing
A
Home Value$177,700
Rent$564
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$189,745
Housing Units659
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation1,276 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Stuart was founded in 1792.
The median home in Stuart was built in 1971.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.