At a Glance
Median Income
$39,125
$22,835 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $199,659
Median Rent
$673/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.5% smoking rate
How Vanceboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vanceboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vanceboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vanceboro residents earn a median household income of $39,125 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,835. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,740 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vanceboro is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,659. Median rent is $673/month, with 25.4% 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 1983.
Education
9.1% of adults in Vanceboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vanceboro has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population939
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$22,835
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$6,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$673
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$199,659
Housing Units450
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Vanceboro was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.