Walstonburg, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
288 Population 702/sq mi density
$37,125 Median Income $22,034 per capita
$91,400 Home Value $183,086 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,125 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Walstonburg, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,125
51% below
$22,034 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
68% below
Zillow: $183,086
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Walstonburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
32%
Rent
80%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walstonburg 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

Walstonburg residents earn a median household income of $37,125 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,034. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walstonburg is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,086. Median rent is $925/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.

Education

24.8% of adults in Walstonburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walstonburg 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 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,125
Per Capita$22,034
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$925
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$183,086
Housing Units108
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation116 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute41 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Walstonburg was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.