Cost of Living in North Carolina
713 cities | Population: 6,600,402
Cost of Living in North Carolina: Overview
North Carolina has a cost of living index of 84, making it 16% less expensive than the national average. The statewide median household income is $64,537 (14% below the US median of $75,149). Across 713 cities tracked in North Carolina, costs vary widely depending on location, proximity to metro areas, and local housing markets.
Housing drives most of the variation. The average median rent across North Carolina cities is $1,016/mo (23% below the national median of $1,319), and the average median home value is $233,152 (24% below the national figure of $304,900). There is a 107-point spread between the most affordable city, Hamlet (index 58), and the most expensive, Briar Chapel (index 165) — an enormous range that reflects dramatic differences in housing markets within the state.
When evaluating North Carolina, it helps to look beyond the state average. Individual city costs can deviate significantly — use the map and rankings below to compare specific locations.
The largest cities in North Carolina by population are Charlotte (index 108, pop. 886,283), Raleigh (index 110, pop. 470,763), Greensboro (index 84, pop. 298,564), Durham (index 106, pop. 288,465), and Winston-Salem (index 80, pop. 250,887). Cost of living varies considerably even among these major population centers, highlighting the importance of comparing individual cities rather than relying on the state average alone.
Data: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow, HUD, BEA Regional Price Parities. Updated monthly.
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Most Expensive in North Carolina
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All Cities in North Carolina (713)
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 886,283 | 108 | $78,438 |
| Raleigh | 470,763 | 110 | $82,424 |
| Greensboro | 298,564 | 84 | $58,884 |
| Durham | 288,465 | 106 | $79,234 |
| Winston-Salem | 250,887 | 80 | $57,673 |
| Fayetteville | 209,692 | 82 | $56,395 |
| Cary | 176,686 | 127 | $129,399 |
| Wilmington | 118,578 | 102 | $63,900 |
| High Point | 115,263 | 82 | $61,228 |
| Concord | 106,518 | 102 | $84,752 |
| Asheville | 94,369 | 107 | $67,221 |
| Greenville | 88,540 | 79 | $50,564 |
| Gastonia | 81,632 | 89 | $60,554 |
| Jacksonville | 73,507 | 86 | $54,069 |
| Apex | 67,765 | 131 | $138,442 |
| Huntersville | 62,458 | 123 | $119,951 |
| Chapel Hill | 59,889 | 126 | $85,825 |
| Burlington | 58,599 | 79 | $54,941 |
| Kannapolis | 56,470 | 90 | $70,691 |
| Rocky Mount | 54,175 | 71 | $52,927 |
| Mooresville | 51,447 | 108 | $88,592 |
| Wake Forest | 51,199 | 114 | $120,777 |
| Wilson | 47,740 | 75 | $47,294 |
| Hickory | 43,747 | 81 | $63,361 |
| Holly Springs | 43,429 | 131 | $132,435 |
| Indian Trail | 41,146 | 120 | $99,073 |
| Fuquay-Varina | 37,749 | 118 | $111,447 |
| Salisbury | 35,730 | 83 | $51,058 |
| Monroe | 35,596 | 93 | $67,265 |
| Goldsboro | 33,448 | 75 | $47,005 |
| Garner | 32,543 | 105 | $77,496 |
| Cornelius | 32,009 | 124 | $114,688 |
| New Bern | 31,563 | 83 | $56,893 |
| Sanford | 30,833 | 82 | $54,294 |
| Morrisville | 30,471 | 128 | $125,404 |
| Matthews | 29,959 | 118 | $105,579 |
| Statesville | 29,161 | 81 | $55,492 |
| Clayton | 28,043 | 105 | $73,348 |
| Kernersville | 27,439 | 86 | $69,923 |
| Asheboro | 27,353 | 72 | $48,628 |
| Thomasville | 27,261 | 71 | $58,246 |
| Mint Hill | 26,954 | 111 | $99,272 |
| Leland | 26,307 | 111 | $88,576 |
| Shelby | 21,868 | 77 | $50,705 |
| Clemmons | 21,574 | 93 | $84,326 |
| Waxhaw | 21,565 | 129 | $128,115 |
| Carrboro | 21,170 | 116 | $85,927 |
| Lexington | 19,691 | 72 | $41,775 |
| Kinston | 19,576 | 67 | $35,250 |
| Boone | 19,534 | 96 | $28,633 |
| Knightdale | 19,532 | 109 | $91,638 |
| Lumberton | 19,220 | 69 | $43,114 |
| Harrisburg | 19,203 | 142 | $143,393 |
| Mebane | 18,899 | 92 | $84,312 |
| Elizabeth City | 18,740 | 84 | $50,947 |
| Lenoir | 18,282 | 65 | $48,889 |
| Pinehurst | 17,992 | 121 | $104,955 |
| Mount Holly | 17,928 | 92 | $75,928 |
| Hope Mills | 17,823 | 80 | $60,671 |
| Morganton | 17,541 | 76 | $49,434 |
| Graham | 17,537 | 79 | $54,783 |
| Murraysville | 17,307 | 107 | $75,720 |
| Albemarle | 16,527 | 73 | $52,825 |
| Stallings | 16,495 | 118 | $106,074 |
| Havelock | 16,471 | 87 | $64,433 |
| Southern Pines | 16,052 | 103 | $83,681 |
| Eden | 15,353 | 67 | $50,959 |
| Hendersonville | 15,253 | 95 | $52,337 |
| Belmont | 15,140 | 101 | $86,442 |
| Laurinburg | 15,079 | 66 | $39,258 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 15,024 | 68 | $53,981 |
| Henderson | 14,922 | 69 | $38,780 |
| Davidson | 14,852 | 135 | $152,969 |
| Reidsville | 14,547 | 67 | $42,702 |
| Piney Green | 14,205 | 85 | $65,179 |
| Anderson Creek | 14,021 | 91 | $86,661 |
| Lewisville | 13,655 | 87 | $84,424 |
| Weddington | 13,468 | 161 | $196,159 |
| Newton | 13,223 | 76 | $56,869 |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 12,496 | 142 | $194,519 |
| Myrtle Grove | 12,404 | 112 | $112,139 |
| Archdale | 11,992 | 77 | $64,984 |
| Smithfield | 11,798 | 70 | $37,827 |
| Spring Lake | 11,613 | 78 | $50,497 |
| Wendell | 11,585 | 103 | $93,848 |
| Lincolnton | 11,503 | 80 | $43,294 |
| Kings Mountain | 11,472 | 75 | $45,507 |
| Elon | 11,325 | 110 | $82,717 |
| Spout Springs | 11,073 | 112 | $87,905 |
| Summerfield | 11,031 | 108 | $151,131 |
| Pineville | 10,780 | 107 | $64,257 |
| Tarboro | 10,705 | 65 | $49,386 |
| Mount Airy | 10,631 | 68 | $39,873 |
| Winterville | 10,624 | 96 | $82,783 |
| Waynesville | 10,408 | 87 | $50,554 |
| Rolesville | 10,200 | 103 | $148,250 |
| Washington | 9,754 | 73 | $41,723 |
| Morehead City | 9,696 | 94 | $53,718 |
| Hillsborough | 9,656 | 110 | $98,467 |
| St. Stephens | 9,409 | 73 | $57,882 |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 9,308 | 112 | $106,836 |
| Gibsonville | 9,289 | 80 | $105,981 |
| Hampstead | 9,129 | 102 | $90,184 |
| Rockingham | 9,094 | 66 | $36,695 |
| Kings Grant | 9,061 | 94 | $60,009 |
| Aberdeen | 8,969 | 91 | $72,955 |
| Wesley Chapel | 8,923 | 157 | $129,962 |
| Oxford | 8,897 | 79 | $48,135 |
| Oak Island | 8,888 | 103 | $83,483 |
| Dunn | 8,512 | 70 | $47,310 |
| Conover | 8,491 | 75 | $57,375 |
| Black Mountain | 8,462 | 103 | $70,041 |
| Ogden | 8,363 | 134 | $111,461 |
| Clinton | 8,336 | 71 | $42,344 |
| Roxboro | 8,144 | 69 | $39,283 |
| Fletcher | 8,022 | 97 | $75,117 |
| Butner | 7,996 | 89 | $72,917 |
| Zebulon | 7,961 | 88 | $58,940 |
| Woodfin | 7,957 | 104 | $62,759 |
| Siler City | 7,905 | 76 | $51,751 |
| Brevard | 7,795 | 93 | $44,356 |
| Half Moon | 7,780 | 75 | $61,848 |
| Etowah | 7,765 | 104 | $73,000 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,727 | 110 | $85,747 |
| Oak Ridge | 7,660 | 115 | $140,583 |
| Marion | 7,594 | 63 | $44,472 |
| Forest City | 7,368 | 69 | $35,897 |
| King | 7,345 | 79 | $60,451 |
| Cullowhee | 7,300 | 83 | $35,076 |
| Mills River | 7,214 | 112 | $88,359 |
| Porters Neck | 7,102 | 125 | $115,417 |
| Trinity | 7,066 | 75 | $80,349 |
| St. James | 6,901 | 151 | $113,670 |
| Unionville | 6,826 | 92 | $92,009 |
| Carolina Beach | 6,665 | 120 | $88,239 |
| Selma | 6,611 | 73 | $37,440 |
| Marvin | 6,542 | 145 | $250,001 |
| East Flat Rock | 6,468 | 81 | $59,679 |
| Silver Lake | 6,242 | 96 | $73,277 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,206 | 95 | $59,750 |
| Cherryville | 6,154 | 79 | $58,701 |
| Briar Chapel | 6,084 | 165 | $154,583 |
| Swannanoa | 6,043 | 77 | $72,978 |
| Dallas | 6,012 | 76 | $57,755 |
| Mocksville | 6,001 | 77 | $55,544 |
| Hamlet | 6,000 | 58 | $38,500 |
| Stokesdale | 5,943 | 86 | $135,389 |
| Barbecue | 5,933 | 92 | $80,380 |
| Northchase | 5,879 | 98 | $56,659 |
| Walkertown | 5,793 | 90 | $80,761 |
| Angier | 5,746 | 83 | $51,162 |
| Nashville | 5,672 | 77 | $63,553 |
| Moyock | 5,669 | 117 | $109,700 |
| Locust | 5,529 | 84 | $78,280 |
| Bessemer City | 5,508 | 77 | $48,784 |
| Wrightsboro | 5,434 | 84 | $72,867 |
| Cramerton | 5,376 | 101 | $94,390 |
| Williamston | 5,157 | 61 | $40,556 |
| Whispering Pines | 5,081 | 134 | $112,517 |
| Westport | 5,079 | 145 | $132,206 |
| Archer Lodge | 5,036 | 98 | $98,170 |
| Ayden | 5,035 | 69 | $41,711 |
| Sawmills | 5,027 | 68 | $56,534 |
| Pleasant Garden | 4,989 | 84 | $88,482 |
| Long View | 4,967 | 66 | $44,156 |
| Wadesboro | 4,966 | 70 | $34,125 |
| Creedmoor | 4,957 | 89 | $77,799 |
| Granite Falls | 4,921 | 74 | $74,250 |
| James City | 4,859 | 79 | $63,835 |
| Carolina Shores | 4,843 | 115 | $74,310 |
| Midway | 4,826 | 72 | $75,208 |
| Seven Lakes | 4,823 | 90 | $91,495 |
| Ahoskie | 4,798 | 67 | $40,762 |
| Midland | 4,758 | 99 | $85,551 |
| Whiteville | 4,721 | 69 | $38,004 |
| Valdese | 4,689 | 64 | $61,250 |
| Lillington | 4,683 | 81 | $63,393 |
| Pittsboro | 4,640 | 92 | $64,792 |
| Boiling Springs | 4,625 | 80 | $98,796 |
| Weaverville | 4,618 | 121 | $90,000 |
| Erwin | 4,617 | 77 | $50,077 |
| Beaufort | 4,613 | 85 | $48,111 |
| Randleman | 4,611 | 70 | $51,852 |
| Ranlo | 4,556 | 97 | $75,843 |
| Raeford | 4,545 | 71 | $43,311 |
| Holly Ridge | 4,532 | 101 | $106,230 |
| Royal Pines | 4,528 | 107 | $105,956 |
| Farmville | 4,493 | 78 | $50,870 |
| China Grove | 4,487 | 80 | $53,717 |
| Edenton | 4,480 | 71 | $42,721 |
| Shallotte | 4,465 | 92 | $75,642 |
| Newport | 4,428 | 77 | $76,091 |
| Canton | 4,417 | 77 | $64,034 |
| North Wilkesboro | 4,348 | 72 | $39,288 |
| Sunset Beach | 4,326 | 79 | $84,934 |
| Spindale | 4,244 | 65 | $38,509 |
| Franklin | 4,221 | 71 | $43,991 |
| Mount Olive | 4,204 | 69 | $45,869 |
| Wingate | 4,169 | 84 | $65,208 |
| Surf City | 4,160 | 114 | $84,833 |
| Benson | 4,144 | 79 | $65,614 |
| Southport | 4,143 | 110 | $82,792 |
| Forest Oaks | 4,095 | 109 | $108,250 |
| Trent Woods | 4,086 | 98 | $109,097 |
| Elkin | 4,025 | 71 | $60,434 |
| Stanley | 4,014 | 87 | $71,333 |
| Bethlehem | 3,928 | 77 | $78,963 |
| Emerald Isle | 3,915 | 130 | $89,432 |
| Swansboro | 3,887 | 103 | $112,382 |
| Skippers Corner | 3,834 | 77 | $67,469 |
| Dana | 3,824 | 80 | $55,801 |
| Troutman | 3,813 | 94 | $76,389 |
| Rockfish | 3,807 | 85 | $63,046 |
| Hudson | 3,777 | 70 | $61,600 |
| Maiden | 3,777 | 73 | $52,102 |
| Lowesville | 3,737 | 113 | $117,835 |
| Landis | 3,726 | 84 | $82,645 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,721 | 115 | $88,811 |
| Lowell | 3,711 | 78 | $51,829 |
| Gamewell | 3,701 | 70 | $55,977 |
| Tabor City | 3,695 | 64 | $37,014 |
| Jamestown | 3,685 | 93 | $90,542 |
| Glen Raven | 3,684 | 71 | $64,189 |
| Rutherfordton | 3,669 | 79 | $59,750 |
| Eastover | 3,666 | 86 | $80,000 |
| Wilkesboro | 3,664 | 71 | $41,175 |
| Welcome | 3,649 | 72 | $65,342 |
| Tyro | 3,635 | 71 | $57,198 |
| Buies Creek | 3,613 | 99 | $52,458 |
| Brices Creek | 3,592 | 99 | $107,800 |
| Fairview | 3,549 | 98 | $89,417 |
| Mountain Home | 3,518 | 100 | $68,750 |
| River Road | 3,518 | 71 | $47,978 |
| Elroy | 3,507 | 69 | $54,375 |
| Flat Rock | 3,502 | 110 | $103,981 |
| Wallace | 3,438 | 74 | $49,358 |
| Rural Hall | 3,421 | 77 | $50,665 |
| Windsor | 3,417 | 63 | $38,631 |
| Enochville | 3,392 | 86 | $65,328 |
| Red Oak | 3,372 | 75 | $81,464 |
| Lake Park | 3,365 | 115 | $76,366 |
| Spencer | 3,305 | 78 | $64,031 |
| Elizabethtown | 3,294 | 65 | $32,577 |
| Plymouth | 3,264 | 65 | $30,462 |
| Burgaw | 3,249 | 81 | $65,514 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,244 | 103 | $88,203 |
| Belville | 3,183 | 107 | $86,875 |
| Green Level | 3,179 | 72 | $54,020 |
| East Rockingham | 3,177 | 66 | $33,206 |
| Bermuda Run | 3,166 | 92 | $66,800 |
| Nags Head | 3,164 | 100 | $87,619 |
| Louisburg | 3,128 | 83 | $31,827 |
| Southern Shores | 3,119 | 145 | $116,859 |
| Norwood | 3,110 | 75 | $57,953 |
| Red Springs | 3,107 | 58 | $19,752 |
| Wallburg | 3,104 | 88 | $78,821 |
| Mountain View | 3,068 | 79 | $60,938 |
| Granite Quarry | 3,015 | 94 | $53,072 |
| Avery Creek | 2,998 | 101 | $107,684 |
| Yadkinville | 2,986 | 69 | $43,577 |
| Lake Royale | 2,959 | 91 | $96,250 |
| Troy | 2,905 | 60 | $60,167 |
| Lake Junaluska | 2,903 | 94 | $82,115 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,898 | 102 | $69,661 |
| River Bend | 2,896 | 91 | $68,314 |
| Bayshore | 2,870 | 114 | $97,174 |
| Carthage | 2,840 | 74 | $62,177 |
| Pembroke | 2,823 | 64 | $22,940 |
| Murfreesboro | 2,814 | 73 | $43,504 |
| Mar-Mac | 2,802 | 70 | $53,125 |
| Jonesville | 2,782 | 57 | $28,257 |
| Polkton | 2,759 | 73 | $45,625 |
| Emma | 2,757 | 71 | $40,964 |
| Mars Hill | 2,738 | 87 | $77,826 |
| Warsaw | 2,728 | 83 | $46,944 |
| Brogden | 2,712 | 68 | $28,885 |
| Edneyville | 2,698 | 83 | $59,349 |
| Cajah's Mountain | 2,696 | 66 | $53,714 |
| La Grange | 2,692 | 60 | $49,475 |
| Rockwell | 2,688 | 78 | $64,141 |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,679 | 176 | $167,273 |
| Liberty | 2,678 | 67 | $39,293 |
| Wentworth | 2,670 | 73 | $67,455 |
| Grifton | 2,661 | 82 | $36,664 |
| Wilson's Mills | 2,652 | 80 | $61,677 |
| Tobaccoville | 2,632 | 79 | $78,591 |
| St. Pauls | 2,628 | 65 | $33,667 |
| Sylva | 2,600 | 72 | $41,926 |
| Cape Carteret | 2,598 | 114 | $75,313 |
| Marshville | 2,586 | 78 | $60,784 |
| Youngsville | 2,581 | 102 | $61,813 |
| Haw River | 2,581 | 71 | $67,366 |
| Franklinton | 2,562 | 81 | $64,053 |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,556 | 100 | $59,783 |
| Valley Hill | 2,540 | 98 | $87,250 |
| Fearrington Village | 2,535 | 176 | $101,384 |
| South Rosemary | 2,522 | 68 | $43,478 |
| Cricket | 2,512 | 71 | $40,405 |
| Denver | 2,483 | 91 | $73,393 |
| Oakboro | 2,453 | 83 | $76,071 |
| Swepsonville | 2,452 | 86 | $94,028 |
| Mayodan | 2,446 | 66 | $42,336 |
| Grandy | 2,443 | 92 | $63,438 |
| Fruitland | 2,417 | 69 | $46,113 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,406 | 79 | $88,333 |
| Maxton | 2,398 | 58 | $22,632 |
| Calabash | 2,397 | 91 | $60,048 |
| Laurel Park | 2,391 | 115 | $89,107 |
| Richlands | 2,387 | 78 | $61,607 |
| Taylorsville | 2,386 | 68 | $48,542 |
| Spruce Pine | 2,381 | 72 | $47,583 |
| Yanceyville | 2,376 | 63 | $28,662 |
| Four Oaks | 2,372 | 86 | $69,974 |
| Kenly | 2,351 | 73 | $46,229 |
| Connelly Springs | 2,342 | 71 | $66,643 |
| Fairview | 2,327 | 105 | $74,388 |
| Fairmont | 2,326 | 60 | $36,493 |
| Kure Beach | 2,323 | 127 | $102,292 |
| Dudley | 2,320 | 62 | $46,389 |
| Maggie Valley | 2,311 | 92 | $67,674 |
| Icard | 2,291 | 68 | $47,825 |
| Biscoe | 2,259 | 60 | $43,773 |
| Madison | 2,198 | 67 | $49,964 |
| Bladenboro | 2,181 | 60 | $55,517 |
| Badin | 2,163 | 68 | $43,068 |
| Navassa | 2,148 | 89 | $57,571 |
| Governors Village | 2,148 | 134 | $124,857 |
| Burnsville | 2,143 | 76 | $47,576 |
| Mulberry | 2,134 | 65 | $52,416 |
| Snow Hill | 2,102 | 68 | $41,125 |
| Scotland Neck | 2,087 | 56 | $18,202 |
| Hemby Bridge | 2,079 | 93 | $71,953 |
| Pine Level | 2,072 | 80 | $72,663 |
| Ramseur | 2,061 | 64 | $29,508 |
| Claremont | 2,051 | 78 | $59,583 |
| Walnut Cove | 2,046 | 67 | $44,700 |
| Salem | 2,035 | 68 | $66,653 |
| Coats | 2,029 | 69 | $38,098 |
| Cedar Point | 2,005 | 107 | $91,853 |
| Glen Alpine | 1,995 | 71 | $62,917 |
| Andrews | 1,976 | 63 | $34,879 |
| Enfield | 1,967 | 57 | $22,852 |
| Broad Creek | 1,963 | 74 | $57,545 |
| Sparta | 1,957 | 68 | $38,542 |
| Fairplains | 1,876 | 63 | $36,586 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,866 | 88 | $81,250 |
| Drexel | 1,862 | 67 | $58,824 |
| Hildebran | 1,860 | 70 | $53,125 |
| Bent Creek | 1,854 | 123 | $52,485 |
| Manteo | 1,853 | 103 | $78,594 |
| Jefferson | 1,852 | 69 | $35,938 |
| Wanchese | 1,793 | 85 | $73,542 |
| Governors Club | 1,772 | 149 | $214,643 |
| Pumpkin Center | 1,753 | 86 | $62,684 |
| Sea Breeze | 1,731 | 106 | $57,379 |
| Foxfire | 1,730 | 94 | $75,163 |
| Pinebluff | 1,723 | 84 | $75,188 |
| Tryon | 1,713 | 89 | $47,604 |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,705 | 101 | $58,056 |
| Hertford | 1,703 | 67 | $40,096 |
| Horse Shoe | 1,699 | 107 | $67,703 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,684 | 119 | $145,417 |
| Bryson City | 1,676 | 75 | $43,387 |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,666 | 90 | $79,844 |
| Plain View | 1,647 | 75 | $75,058 |
| Cherokee | 1,631 | 73 | $48,173 |
| Sharpsburg | 1,629 | 71 | $39,792 |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,623 | 92 | $64,792 |
| Vander | 1,614 | 78 | $63,611 |
| Stedman | 1,613 | 96 | $105,491 |
| Nebo | 1,608 | 80 | $47,907 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,584 | 74 | $48,239 |
| West Jefferson | 1,567 | 66 | $54,306 |
| Stanfield | 1,554 | 82 | $81,375 |
| Advance | 1,544 | 88 | $109,402 |
| Princeton | 1,543 | 69 | $36,656 |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,536 | 177 | $172,500 |
| Cove Creek | 1,533 | 81 | $53,898 |
| Bethel | 1,528 | 64 | $51,489 |
| Clyde | 1,522 | 77 | $59,315 |
| Weldon | 1,522 | 65 | $38,725 |
| Dobson | 1,521 | 63 | $44,531 |
| Boonville | 1,502 | 68 | $77,500 |
| Princeville | 1,502 | 70 | $49,583 |
| Rose Hill | 1,501 | 67 | $44,722 |
| Saxapahaw | 1,501 | 68 | $63,281 |
| Lake Lure | 1,488 | 100 | $72,813 |
| Millers Creek | 1,469 | 74 | $59,239 |
| Northlakes | 1,462 | 99 | $101,461 |
| Buxton | 1,451 | 104 | $67,054 |
| Gorman | 1,447 | 94 | $56,094 |
| Beulaville | 1,438 | 62 | $40,900 |
| Star | 1,430 | 60 | $37,135 |
| Broadway | 1,429 | 80 | $62,679 |
| Belhaven | 1,421 | 67 | $33,958 |
| Cherry Branch | 1,406 | 106 | $111,930 |
| Brandywine Bay | 1,404 | 119 | $88,125 |
| Robbins | 1,398 | 60 | $50,023 |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,387 | 135 | $108,393 |
| West Canton | 1,369 | 83 | $35,583 |
| Bonnetsville | 1,368 | 67 | $41,217 |
| Alamance | 1,358 | 101 | $88,438 |
| Murphy | 1,356 | 62 | $36,989 |
| Hays | 1,355 | 86 | $54,063 |
| Chadbourn | 1,347 | 59 | $19,853 |
| Cordova | 1,343 | 86 | $65,801 |
| Banner Elk | 1,338 | 94 | $67,917 |
| Spring Hope | 1,334 | 65 | $35,577 |
| Rutherford College | 1,327 | 79 | $63,000 |
| Pinetops | 1,323 | 64 | $54,196 |
| Robersonville | 1,319 | 64 | $43,359 |
| Dortches | 1,317 | 90 | $72,955 |
| East Spencer | 1,309 | 65 | $34,696 |
| Stony Point | 1,301 | 88 | $70,846 |
| Southmont | 1,293 | 94 | $55,000 |
| Candor | 1,284 | 77 | $46,983 |
| Bayboro | 1,282 | 73 | $28,125 |
| Arrowhead Beach | 1,277 | 88 | $64,107 |
| Highlands | 1,276 | 115 | $63,750 |
| South Henderson | 1,274 | 84 | $36,417 |
| Denton | 1,271 | 67 | $46,061 |
| Foscoe | 1,257 | 78 | $44,367 |
| Stoneville | 1,213 | 67 | $52,865 |
| New Hope | 1,200 | 84 | $55,324 |
| Elm City | 1,173 | 65 | $44,698 |
| Mount Gilead | 1,166 | 75 | $58,281 |
| Columbus | 1,166 | 81 | $56,083 |
| Kenansville | 1,157 | 57 | $62,917 |
| Flat Rock | 1,141 | 61 | $52,188 |
| McAdenville | 1,139 | 100 | $117,411 |
| Balfour | 1,132 | 81 | $69,545 |
| Franklinville | 1,129 | 72 | $53,942 |
| Springdale | 1,120 | 85 | $61,250 |
| Hayesville | 1,110 | 69 | $52,875 |
| Magnolia | 1,109 | 55 | $40,156 |
| Lucama | 1,108 | 70 | $34,583 |
| Vass | 1,092 | 75 | $56,042 |
| Faith | 1,090 | 83 | $128,274 |
| Chocowinity | 1,090 | 68 | $34,141 |
| Harkers Island | 1,080 | 87 | $58,750 |
| Camden | 1,072 | 98 | $81,583 |
| Ellerbe | 1,070 | 58 | $48,404 |
| Maury | 1,069 | 69 | $18,362 |
| Toast | 1,066 | 66 | $33,914 |
| Efland | 1,064 | 90 | $72,396 |
| Stem | 1,064 | 80 | $85,385 |
| Rhodhiss | 1,062 | 65 | $48,125 |
| Cleveland | 1,053 | 74 | $60,063 |
| Norlina | 1,050 | 62 | $34,659 |
| Holden Beach | 1,047 | 121 | $110,000 |
| Rocky Point | 1,045 | 64 | $52,591 |
| Cypress Landing | 1,037 | 107 | $80,325 |
| Barker Heights | 1,025 | 74 | $28,929 |
| West Marion | 1,018 | 68 | $38,523 |
| Moravian Falls | 1,015 | 71 | $57,262 |
| Roseboro | 1,007 | 63 | $39,345 |
| Middlesex | 1,005 | 75 | $49,931 |
| Jackson Heights | 1,002 | 66 | $36,975 |
| Woodlawn | 996 | 81 | $74,712 |
| Cooleemee | 984 | 72 | $49,135 |
| Maysville | 982 | 75 | $57,969 |
| Brunswick | 981 | 63 | $28,542 |
| Patterson Springs | 980 | 72 | $55,625 |
| Castle Hayne | 978 | 87 | $69,729 |
| Barker Ten Mile | 976 | 86 | $77,841 |
| Rowland | 972 | 63 | $31,667 |
| Manns Harbor | 972 | 85 | $27,087 |
| White Lake | 961 | 87 | $76,667 |
| Stantonsburg | 949 | 71 | $58,929 |
| Fremont | 948 | 66 | $41,477 |
| Vanceboro | 939 | 64 | $39,125 |
| Oriental | 930 | 100 | $57,875 |
| Belwood | 928 | 76 | $49,078 |
| Laurel Hill | 916 | 73 | $26,250 |
| Garland | 914 | 69 | $58,938 |
| Ellenboro | 899 | 63 | $50,625 |
| Wagram | 899 | 66 | $53,516 |
| Hollister | 897 | 63 | $39,744 |
| Moncure | 877 | 99 | $53,173 |
| White Plains | 876 | 68 | $52,813 |
| Gaston | 864 | 60 | $41,250 |
| Warrenton | 859 | 65 | $37,188 |
| Germanton | 851 | 88 | $76,458 |
| Pleasant Hill | 849 | 85 | $67,768 |
| Blowing Rock | 848 | 113 | $120,865 |
| Marshall | 846 | 70 | $53,125 |
| Richfield | 839 | 84 | $80,536 |
| Beech Mountain | 831 | 94 | $89,934 |
| Faison | 826 | 59 | $38,173 |
| Cashiers | 825 | 102 | $73,455 |
| Newland | 815 | 73 | $43,429 |
| Alliance | 812 | 83 | $44,167 |
| Harmony | 811 | 78 | $75,179 |
| Bunnlevel | 806 | 76 | $73,600 |
| Bogue | 800 | 97 | $88,043 |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 796 | 135 | $99,231 |
| Varnamtown | 792 | 89 | $68,750 |
| Lilesville | 791 | 70 | $54,250 |
| Silver City | 789 | 74 | $16,466 |
| Micro | 788 | 75 | $51,094 |
| Rich Square | 780 | 63 | $38,621 |
| Peletier | 779 | 77 | $44,375 |
| JAARS | 769 | 75 | $64,107 |
| East Bend | 765 | 69 | $85,500 |
| Gibson | 752 | 62 | $27,649 |
| Winfall | 749 | 95 | $71,875 |
| Aulander | 748 | 60 | $34,250 |
| Pikeville | 747 | 73 | $61,071 |
| Red Cross | 740 | 73 | $58,375 |
| Black Creek | 736 | 71 | $50,625 |
| Rosman | 730 | 71 | $53,224 |
| Conway | 730 | 57 | $40,089 |
| Taylortown | 728 | 81 | $47,969 |
| Iron Station | 722 | 99 | $74,597 |
| Bakersville | 718 | 65 | $39,091 |
| Dobbins Heights | 711 | 57 | $21,389 |
| Hightsville | 707 | 98 | $16,289 |
| Kelly | 706 | 84 | $51,155 |
| North Topsail Beach | 699 | 106 | $106,818 |
| Grantsboro | 698 | 71 | $62,292 |
| Elk Park | 694 | 85 | $44,350 |
| Northwest | 690 | 79 | $53,143 |
| Jackson | 688 | 63 | $48,292 |
| South Weldon | 688 | 53 | $19,250 |
| Sandyfield | 683 | 66 | $32,750 |
| Sedalia | 680 | 87 | $78,750 |
| Robbinsville | 677 | 69 | $17,841 |
| Saluda | 676 | 101 | $52,946 |
| Columbia | 674 | 60 | $21,118 |
| Ingold | 667 | 86 | $37,195 |
| Duck | 662 | 133 | $118,750 |
| Greenevers | 657 | 64 | $14,394 |
| Ossipee | 650 | 66 | $59,076 |
| Misenheimer | 645 | 69 | $42,917 |
| Old Fort | 643 | 66 | $50,357 |
| Garysburg | 636 | 68 | $37,500 |
| Mamers | 636 | 67 | $36,467 |
| Alexis | 635 | 90 | $53,708 |
| Catawba | 632 | 76 | $44,659 |
| Seaboard | 624 | 50 | $19,746 |
| Aurora | 620 | 58 | $43,750 |
| Frisco | 613 | 108 | $43,162 |
| Winton | 606 | 67 | $38,750 |
| Fallston | 602 | 63 | $49,250 |
| Grover | 602 | 67 | $36,111 |
| New London | 594 | 87 | $59,688 |
| Whitsett | 592 | 97 | $66,625 |
| Roper | 586 | 58 | $19,155 |
| Lawndale | 585 | 68 | $31,691 |
| Cove City | 583 | 67 | $50,893 |
| St. Helena | 580 | 101 | $77,000 |
| Ansonville | 578 | 69 | $39,375 |
| Newton Grove | 574 | 77 | $68,750 |
| Woodland | 569 | 57 | $28,125 |
| Altamahaw | 568 | 90 | $62,315 |
| Wade | 565 | 84 | $67,574 |
| High Shoals | 565 | 74 | $50,893 |
| Conetoe | 562 | 70 | $38,955 |
| Bridgeton | 561 | 77 | $35,833 |
| Lattimore | 549 | 70 | $78,958 |
| Deep Run | 548 | 61 | $46,913 |
| Polkville | 542 | 78 | $66,607 |
| Atlantic | 541 | 86 | $48,750 |
| Carolina Meadows | 536 | 173 | $133,090 |
| Staley | 532 | 71 | $61,875 |
| Minnesott Beach | 529 | 96 | $72,344 |
| Teachey | 528 | 77 | $49,828 |
| Ruth | 526 | 64 | $48,125 |
| Parkton | 515 | 80 | $55,000 |
| Gloucester | 514 | 96 | $78,125 |
| Fair Bluff | 513 | 61 | $29,063 |
| Scotch Meadows | 506 | 92 | $110,694 |
| Bailey | 504 | 68 | $48,929 |
| Sugar Mountain | 503 | 109 | $110,000 |
| Webster | 501 | 84 | $54,444 |
| Kingstown | 499 | 65 | $31,625 |
| Hot Springs | 494 | 64 | $39,167 |
| Atkinson | 487 | 96 | $60,000 |
| Salemburg | 486 | 80 | $74,375 |
| Caswell Beach | 486 | 123 | $125,833 |
| Oak City | 472 | 69 | $60,739 |
| Pink Hill | 470 | 60 | $42,670 |
| Cape Colony | 470 | 88 | $73,438 |
| Washington Park | 470 | 87 | $86,875 |
| Bolton | 469 | 83 | $46,250 |
| Bunn | 468 | 78 | $53,750 |
| Hookerton | 468 | 62 | $43,000 |
| Ronda | 468 | 70 | $49,018 |
| Lewiston Woodville | 466 | 89 | $48,333 |
| Millingport | 455 | 88 | $93,594 |
| Littleton | 446 | 54 | $29,792 |
| Pantego | 445 | 67 | $67,500 |
| Topsail Beach | 444 | 122 | $90,833 |
| Calypso | 441 | 64 | $43,906 |
| Linville | 437 | 100 | $72,759 |
| Peachland | 437 | 71 | $69,375 |
| Marshallberg | 435 | 87 | $85,500 |
| Grimesland | 428 | 76 | $35,417 |
| Deercroft | 419 | 97 | $83,409 |
| Pinnacle | 416 | 73 | $30,109 |
| Momeyer | 415 | 63 | $59,375 |
| Whitakers | 411 | 68 | $41,875 |
| Chowan Beach | 407 | 98 | $22,583 |
| Brookford | 395 | 68 | $34,643 |
| Macclesfield | 393 | 67 | $53,036 |
| Seven Devils | 390 | 107 | $108,438 |
| Simpson | 388 | 73 | $47,321 |
| Arapahoe | 384 | 78 | $69,792 |
| Casar | 384 | 65 | $59,861 |
| Hatteras | 381 | 98 | $48,980 |
| Dover | 379 | 68 | $37,143 |
| Marble | 377 | 90 | $49,821 |
| Jamesville | 373 | 69 | $43,319 |
| Earl | 367 | 75 | $42,287 |
| Goldston | 367 | 78 | $39,592 |
| Sims | 366 | 78 | $73,667 |
| Forest Hills | 366 | 84 | $86,250 |
| Pollocksville | 363 | 66 | $58,250 |
| Bostic | 363 | 71 | $56,563 |
| Bethania | 362 | 101 | $77,500 |
| Crouse | 358 | 92 | $82,667 |
| Cameron | 357 | 68 | $74,688 |
| Aquadale | 357 | 83 | $108,984 |
| Yadkin College | 354 | 97 | $60,568 |
| Swan Quarter | 353 | 82 | $67,591 |
| Roxobel | 347 | 75 | $38,375 |
| Seagrove | 347 | 66 | $72,689 |
| Cedar Rock | 333 | 99 | $79,583 |
| Light Oak | 321 | 80 | $59,583 |
| Bayview | 317 | 109 | $108,594 |
| East Laurinburg | 315 | 61 | $28,333 |
| East Arcadia | 313 | 65 | $50,595 |
| Vann Crossroads | 313 | 101 | $67,759 |
| Gatesville | 310 | 78 | $66,563 |
| Rodanthe | 306 | 108 | $34,066 |
| Saratoga | 306 | 62 | $30,662 |
| Ashley Heights | 301 | 79 | $52,375 |
| Coinjock | 298 | 93 | $67,143 |
| South Mills | 294 | 96 | $73,676 |
| Colerain | 291 | 71 | $92,917 |
| Davis | 290 | 88 | $71,083 |
| Walstonburg | 288 | 68 | $37,125 |
| Parmele | 288 | 70 | $28,971 |
| Sandy Creek | 281 | 84 | $53,750 |
| Stovall | 276 | 70 | $46,250 |
| Fairfield | 276 | 86 | $39,659 |
| Bennett | 273 | 86 | $65,357 |
| Ivanhoe | 268 | 88 | $88,929 |
| Keener | 264 | 84 | $39,571 |
| Sunbury | 264 | 88 | $51,094 |
| Caroleen | 261 | 98 | $81,019 |
| Old Hundred | 259 | 98 | $25,855 |
| Halifax | 257 | 89 | $61,321 |
| Elrod | 245 | 81 | $25,938 |
| Watha | 244 | 62 | $36,042 |
| Hiddenite | 237 | 89 | $138,098 |
| Danbury | 234 | 87 | $81,442 |
| Engelhard | 230 | 67 | $52,775 |
| Bath | 229 | 100 | $72,000 |
| Indian Beach | 229 | 120 | $89,583 |
| Roberdel | 227 | 82 | $82,813 |
| Lowgap | 226 | 79 | $68,750 |
| Bolivia | 225 | 92 | $71,000 |
| Lansing | 222 | 75 | $49,083 |
| Harrells | 220 | 71 | $68,393 |
| Salvo | 219 | 98 | $64,940 |
| Trenton | 218 | 74 | $36,667 |
| Waco | 216 | 74 | $31,250 |
| Dillsboro | 215 | 75 | $45,833 |
| Hobgood | 215 | 76 | $60,250 |
| Boardman | 211 | 76 | $55,972 |
| Creswell | 205 | 83 | $34,028 |
| Vandemere | 204 | 81 | $31,250 |
| Jackson Springs | 203 | 90 | $98,250 |
| Eureka | 203 | 67 | $57,917 |
| Stokes | 198 | 91 | $56,382 |
| Severn | 195 | 67 | $52,188 |
| Falcon | 185 | 87 | $80,208 |
| Hamilton | 183 | 79 | $40,781 |
| Glenwood | 181 | 87 | $115,125 |
| Harrellsville | 180 | 80 | $68,558 |
| Farmington | 174 | 86 | $28,750 |
| Autryville | 172 | 66 | $42,708 |
| Lasker | 169 | 82 | $64,167 |
| Mooresboro | 168 | 67 | $39,167 |
| Milton | 159 | 93 | $33,750 |
| Everetts | 158 | 83 | $43,750 |
| Love Valley | 155 | 58 | $26,750 |
| Askewville | 152 | 66 | $57,500 |
| Bald Head Island | 149 | 186 | $205,000 |
| Milwaukee | 147 | 82 | $47,596 |
| White Oak | 145 | 87 | $93,200 |
| Hallsboro | 145 | 84 | $82,292 |
| Powellsville | 141 | 83 | $43,125 |
| Norman | 138 | 76 | $63,125 |
| Centerville | 136 | 86 | $138,235 |
| Chimney Rock Village | 131 | 104 | $67,656 |
| Crossnore | 129 | 91 | $107,292 |
| Proctorville | 128 | 80 | $74,375 |
| Falkland | 119 | 76 | $93,542 |
| Linden | 118 | 78 | $59,583 |
| Lake Santeetlah | 116 | 103 | $106,875 |
| McDonald | 99 | 81 | $53,125 |
| Bear Grass | 94 | 61 | $58,125 |
| Macon | 79 | 86 | $79,464 |
| Lumber Bridge | 65 | 77 | $63,750 |
| Como | 64 | 81 | $44,583 |
| Orrum | 56 | 79 | $23,000 |
| Kittrell | 53 | 83 | $98,750 |
| Leggett | 50 | 96 | $42,188 |
| Hassell | 49 | 79 | $21,058 |
| Graingers | 32 | 97 | $33,583 |
| Grandfather Village | 25 | 172 | $195,625 |