Living in Atkinson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Atkinson has 485 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $59,886 (17% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $155,100, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Atkinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atkinson at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,886State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $155,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Atkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Atkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atkinson the median home value is $155,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,394 a month in housing costs.
Atkinson median household income
The median household income in Atkinson is $59,886 and the income per person is $25,074. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Atkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.34
Atkinson demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 39%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atkinson ›
Education in Atkinson
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Atkinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | 485 | $59,886 | $155,100 | $1,500 |
| Ivanhoe | 275 | $90,724 | $148,500 | — |
| Kelly | 616 | $52,703 | $128,200 | — |
| Riegelwood | 649 | $49,583 | $200,300 | — |
| East Arcadia | 444 | $44,063 | $128,100 | $439 |
| Sandyfield | 763 | $41,667 | $69,100 | $885 |
| Harrells | 175 | $43,750 | $175,000 | — |
| Burgaw | 3,850 | $67,853 | $242,200 | $943 |
| St. Helena | 544 | $75,313 | $215,600 | $1,696 |
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What is the median household income in Atkinson, NC?
The median household income in Atkinson is $59,886, 17% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atkinson?
The median home value in Atkinson is $155,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Atkinson?
The median gross rent in Atkinson is $1,500 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Atkinson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Atkinson?
The median age in Atkinson is 31.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Atkinson?
The average commute to work in Atkinson is 33 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atkinson?
The unemployment rate in Atkinson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atkinson?
12.3% of adults in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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