Living in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carolina Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
Carolina Meadows has 555 residents with a median age of 84.4. The median household income is $126,007 (74% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $443,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Carolina Meadows is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carolina Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 84.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $126,007State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $443,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
Is Carolina Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Carolina Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carolina Meadows the median home value is $443,800, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Carolina Meadows median household income
The median household income in Carolina Meadows is $126,007 and the income per person is $108,274. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Carolina Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 341
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.29
Carolina Meadows demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 84.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 95.1%
- Households
- 341
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carolina Meadows ›
Education in Carolina Meadows
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Carolina Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 45% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carolina Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.7%
Carolina Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Meadows | 555 | $126,007 | $443,800 | $3,501 |
| Governors Village | 2,295 | $125,857 | $602,100 | $1,779 |
| Governors Club | 1,787 | $235,625 | $889,500 | — |
| Chapel Hill | 61,607 | $85,989 | $613,700 | $1,613 |
| Fearrington Village | 2,356 | $86,116 | $472,600 | $3,501 |
| Carrboro | 21,204 | $85,743 | $539,400 | $1,470 |
| Briar Chapel | 6,049 | $166,063 | $570,300 | $3,177 |
| Morrisville | 31,422 | $125,396 | $518,800 | $1,858 |
| Durham | 291,467 | $81,619 | $392,800 | $1,508 |
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What is the median household income in Carolina Meadows, NC?
The median household income in Carolina Meadows is $126,007, 74% 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 Carolina Meadows?
The median home value in Carolina Meadows is $443,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Carolina Meadows?
The median gross rent in Carolina Meadows is $3,501 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Carolina Meadows, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carolina Meadows?
The median age in Carolina Meadows is 84.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Carolina Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Carolina Meadows is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carolina Meadows?
72.3% of adults in Carolina Meadows 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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