North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Sunbury is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 264. Residents earn $51,094 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sunbury receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Sunbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sunbury is $51,094, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sunbury is $163,300, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Sunbury enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,094 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,848 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,895 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 204 |
| County GDP | $240M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,476 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 39.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $163,300 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,793 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,476 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,366/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 26.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4469°N, 76.6127°W |
| County FIPS | 37073 |
Winner: Republican by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.0% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 39.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |