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Whiteville, NC
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Whiteville, NC
At a Glance
How Whiteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whiteville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whiteville residents earn a median household income of $38,004 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,571. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiteville is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,484. Median rent is $718/month, with 32.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Whiteville reports 1,461 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 285% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,535/100K. The murder rate is 37.5/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Whiteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiteville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.