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Sunbury, NC
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Sunbury, NC
At a Glance
How Sunbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sunbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sunbury residents earn a median household income of $51,094 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,848. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunbury is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,793. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Sunbury reports 641 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,932/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Sunbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunbury has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.