Living in Deep Run, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deep Run · Census data 2020–2024
Deep Run has 662 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $54,602 (25% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $73,400, the median rent is $780/month.
Deep Run is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Deep Run at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $54,602State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $73,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Deep Run a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Deep Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deep Run the median home value is $73,400, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Deep Run median household income
The median household income in Deep Run is $54,602 and the income per person is $31,235. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Deep Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.25
Deep Run demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 287
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deep Run ›
Education in Deep Run
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Deep Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deep Run
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Deep Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Run | 662 | $54,602 | $73,400 | $780 |
| Pink Hill | 527 | $46,635 | $99,300 | $575 |
| Jackson Heights | 794 | $39,403 | $133,500 | $793 |
| Kinston | 19,505 | $36,878 | $119,300 | $867 |
| La Grange | 2,756 | $48,078 | $83,800 | $735 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,422 | $166,250 | $468,700 | $1,788 |
| Beulaville | 1,307 | $37,188 | $147,000 | $644 |
| Dover | 404 | $37,250 | $131,800 | $929 |
| Elroy | 3,251 | $63,238 | $133,100 | $1,005 |
More for people moving to Deep Run
Deep Run ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Deep Run: FAQ
What is the median household income in Deep Run, NC?
The median household income in Deep Run is $54,602, 25% 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 Deep Run?
The median home value in Deep Run is $73,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Deep Run?
The median gross rent in Deep Run is $780 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Deep Run, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in Deep Run?
The median age in Deep Run is 39.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Deep Run?
The average commute to work in Deep Run is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deep Run?
The unemployment rate in Deep Run is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deep Run?
6.2% of adults in Deep Run 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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