Youngsville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,581 Population 1,016/sq mi density
$61,813 Median Income $34,427 per capita
$404,500 Home Value $405,182 Zillow
$1,139 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,813 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$404,500 home value, $1,139/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Youngsville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,813
18% below
$34,427 per capita
Home Value
$404,500
43% above
Zillow: $405,182
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
2% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
15% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Youngsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
143%
Rent
98%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Youngsville 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

Youngsville residents earn a median household income of $61,813 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,427. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,676 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Youngsville is $404,500 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,182. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 27.1% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Youngsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,111/100K.

Education

38.7% of adults in Youngsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Youngsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,581
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,016/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,813
Per Capita$34,427
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,884M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

C+
Home Value$404,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$405,182
Housing Units992
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,111/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation434 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Youngsville was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.