Living in Earl, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Earl · Census data 2020–2024
Earl has 309 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $44,033 (39% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $163,400, the median rent is $944/month.
Earl is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Earl at a glance
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 59State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $44,033State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $163,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Earl a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Earl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Earl the median home value is $163,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.
Earl median household income
The median household income in Earl is $44,033 and the income per person is $26,507. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Earl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 233
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.05
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Earl has many vacation and second homes.
Earl demographics
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 3.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Earl ›
Education in Earl
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Earl have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Earl
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 47.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Earl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl | 309 | $44,033 | $163,400 | $944 |
| Patterson Springs | 845 | $58,250 | $142,200 | $1,000 |
| Grover | 621 | $36,736 | $127,800 | $1,000 |
| Blacksburg | 2,063 | $32,092 | $157,400 | $834 |
| Shelby | 22,100 | $48,376 | $197,200 | $945 |
| Light Oak | 277 | $63,333 | $89,200 | — |
| Boiling Springs | 4,757 | $89,875 | $265,400 | $1,192 |
| East Gaffney | 2,824 | $25,227 | $77,600 | $690 |
| Kings Mountain | 12,039 | $49,564 | $204,100 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Earl, NC?
The median household income in Earl is $44,033, 39% 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 Earl?
The median home value in Earl is $163,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Earl?
The median gross rent in Earl is $944 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Earl, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Earl?
The median age in Earl is 59 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Earl?
The average commute to work in Earl is 19 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Earl?
The unemployment rate in Earl is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Earl?
4.6% of adults in Earl 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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