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Tabor City, NC
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Tabor City, NC
At a Glance
How Tabor City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tabor City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tabor City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tabor City residents earn a median household income of $37,014 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,499. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tabor City is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,557. Median rent is $722/month, with 30.8% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Tabor City reports 911 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 140% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,897/100K. The murder rate is 25.3/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Tabor City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tabor City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.