Welcome, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,649 Population 392/sq mi density
$65,342 Median Income $29,719 per capita
$171,100 Home Value $265,816 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,342 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,100 home value, $863/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Welcome, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,342
13% below
$29,719 per capita
Home Value
$171,100
39% below
Zillow: $265,816
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Welcome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
61%
Rent
74%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Welcome a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Welcome residents earn a median household income of $65,342 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,719. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 Welcome is $171,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,816. Median rent is $863/month, with 33.9% 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 1979.

Education

14.7% of adults in Welcome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Welcome has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,649
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,342
Per Capita$29,719
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$863
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$265,816
Housing Units1,492
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation866 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Welcome was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.1% 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.