At a Glance
Median Income
$33,914
$23,064 per capita
Home Value
$93,900
Zillow: $203,247
Median Rent
$857/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
22.4% smoking rate
How Toast Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Toast's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Toast a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Toast residents earn a median household income of $33,914 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,064. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,028 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Toast is $93,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,247. Median rent is $857/month, with 36.8% 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 1962.
Education
17.6% of adults in Toast hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Toast has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,066
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,914
Per Capita$23,064
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$3,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,900
Rent$857
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$203,247
Housing Units633
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,102 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Toast was built in 1962.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.