Trinity, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,066 Population 418/sq mi density
$80,349 Median Income $34,406 per capita
$187,700 Home Value $291,110 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,349 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,700 home value, $893/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Trinity, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,349
7% above
$34,406 per capita
Home Value
$187,700
33% below
Zillow: $291,110
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Trinity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
67%
Rent
77%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trinity a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trinity residents earn a median household income of $80,349 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,406. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trinity is $187,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,110. Median rent is $893/month, with 27.3% 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 1977.

Education

19.8% of adults in Trinity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trinity has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,066
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,349
Per Capita$34,406
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,700
Rent$893
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$291,110
Housing Units2,909
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation743 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Trinity was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.