Locust, NC

Locust is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 5,529. Residents earn $78,280 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

5,529 Population 673/sq mi density

$78,280 Median Income $31,392 per capita

$285,800 Home Value $380,320 Zillow

$887 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

114 Violent Crime/100K 2,848 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$78,280 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$285,800 home value, $887/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

114 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Locust, NC.

Name	Year	Description
Locust, NC	2005	group of lights. high rate of speed no sound