Living in Barbecue, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barbecue · Census data 2020–2024
Barbecue has 5,910 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $79,426 (10% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $219,800, the median rent is $1,383/month.
Barbecue at a glance
- Population
- 5,910
- Median age
- 35State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $79,426State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $219,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,383/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Barbecue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Barbecue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barbecue the median home value is $219,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Barbecue median household income
The median household income in Barbecue is $79,426 and the income per person is $31,178. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Barbecue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,872
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.18
Barbecue demographics
- Population
- 5,910
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 1,857
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barbecue ›
Education in Barbecue
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Barbecue have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barbecue
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Barbecue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 5,910 | $79,426 | $219,800 | $1,383 |
| Spout Springs | 11,242 | $92,402 | $358,500 | $2,010 |
| Anderson Creek | 13,927 | $87,287 | $282,200 | $1,251 |
| Mamers | 669 | $33,561 | $118,500 | $746 |
| Broadway | 1,657 | $64,926 | $254,500 | $981 |
| Spring Lake | 11,573 | $51,958 | $124,000 | $1,351 |
| Cameron | 364 | $71,875 | $184,200 | $825 |
| Lillington | 4,709 | $81,760 | $247,200 | $997 |
| Sanford | 31,478 | $57,586 | $245,400 | $1,052 |
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Barbecue ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Barbecue: FAQ
What is the median household income in Barbecue, NC?
The median household income in Barbecue is $79,426, 10% higher 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 Barbecue?
The median home value in Barbecue is $219,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Barbecue?
The median gross rent in Barbecue is $1,383 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Barbecue, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Barbecue?
The median age in Barbecue is 35 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Barbecue?
The average commute to work in Barbecue is 36 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barbecue?
The unemployment rate in Barbecue is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barbecue?
22.1% of adults in Barbecue 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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