Living in Cape Colony, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cape Colony · Census data 2020–2024
Cape Colony has 509 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $78,152 (8% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $221,400.
Cape Colony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cape Colony at a glance
- Population
- 509
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,152State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $221,400State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Cape Colony a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cape Colony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cape Colony the median home value is $221,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,516 a month in housing costs.
Cape Colony median household income
The median household income in Cape Colony is $78,152 and the income per person is $43,469. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Cape Colony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.00
Cape Colony demographics
- Population
- 509
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cape Colony ›
Education in Cape Colony
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Cape Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cape Colony
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Cape Colony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Colony | 509 | $78,152 | $221,400 | — |
| Edenton | 4,494 | $38,417 | $274,100 | $388 |
| Roper | 384 | $22,819 | $71,400 | $643 |
| Hertford | 1,618 | $40,250 | $176,500 | $613 |
| Plymouth | 3,250 | $34,521 | $87,000 | $728 |
| Creswell | 217 | $33,594 | $117,500 | — |
| Winfall | 697 | $77,083 | $401,200 | $1,157 |
| Chowan Beach | 325 | $23,095 | $92,800 | — |
| Arrowhead Beach | 1,242 | $66,667 | $198,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cape Colony, NC?
The median household income in Cape Colony is $78,152, 8% 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 Cape Colony?
The median home value in Cape Colony is $221,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Cape Colony, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Cape Colony?
The median age in Cape Colony is 46.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Cape Colony?
The average commute to work in Cape Colony is 15 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cape Colony?
The unemployment rate in Cape Colony is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cape Colony?
28.5% of adults in Cape Colony 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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