At a Glance
Median Income
$65,208
$17,479 per capita
Home Value
$217,700
Zillow: $311,880
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
47.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
2,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Wingate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wingate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wingate a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wingate residents earn a median household income of $65,208 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,479. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,848 business establishments, including 363 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wingate is $217,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,880. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 47.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wingate reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,007/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Wingate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wingate has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,169
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,208
Per Capita$17,479
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$13,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,183
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,700
Rent$1,050
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$311,880
Housing Units1,016
Rent Burden47.3%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property2,007/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault294/100K
Burglary696/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation577 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wingate was built in 1982.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 363 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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