Living in Como, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Como · Census data 2020–2024
Como has 123 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median home value is $106,300.
Como is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Como at a glance
- Population
- 123
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 71 min
Is Como a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 71 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Como
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Como the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Como: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.24
Como demographics
- Population
- 123
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 1.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Como ›
Education in Como
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Como have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Como
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 71 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Como vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 123 | — | $106,300 | — |
| Murfreesboro | 3,170 | $39,914 | $158,600 | $1,079 |
| Southampton Meadows | 421 | $34,665 | — | — |
| Winton | 593 | $48,036 | $86,100 | $843 |
| Severn | 158 | $62,500 | $120,500 | — |
| Cofield | 300 | $41,250 | $82,100 | $825 |
| Newsoms | 289 | $57,969 | $164,800 | $1,011 |
| Boykins | 631 | $61,042 | $192,000 | $1,086 |
| Franklin | 8,250 | $63,245 | $256,600 | $988 |
More for people moving to Como
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What is the average home price in Como?
The median home value in Como is $106,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Como, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 71 minutes.
What is the median age in Como?
The median age in Como is 40.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Como?
The average commute to work in Como is 71 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Como?
The unemployment rate in Como is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Como?
12.3% of adults in Como 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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