North Carolina
Toast is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,066. Residents earn $33,914 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Toast receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Toast offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Toast is $33,914, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Toast is $93,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Toast enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,914 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,723 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,028 |
| County GDP | $3,540M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 315 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $93,900 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $857 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% |
| Depression | 30.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,742/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4967°N, 80.6355°W |
| County FIPS | 37171 |
Winner: Republican by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 315 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |