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Tarboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Edgecombe County County
Tarboro, NC
At a Glance
How Tarboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tarboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tarboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tarboro residents earn a median household income of $49,386 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,274. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 993 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tarboro is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,852. Median rent is $698/month, with 34.6% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Tarboro reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,716/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Tarboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tarboro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.