Teachey, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 503/sq mi density
$49,828 Median Income $25,613 per capita
$182,500 Home Value $214,708 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,828 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $943/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Teachey, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,828
34% below
$25,613 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
35% below
Zillow: $214,708
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
43.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Teachey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Teachey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
65%
Rent
81%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Teachey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Teachey residents earn a median household income of $49,828 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,613. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Teachey is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,708. Median rent is $943/month, with 43.5% 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 1996.

Education

17.4% of adults in Teachey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Teachey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,828
Per Capita$25,613
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$943
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$214,708
Housing Units270
Rent Burden43.5%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation69 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Teachey was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.