Living in Edenton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edenton · Census data 2020–2024
Edenton has 4,494 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $38,417 (47% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $274,100, the median rent is $388/month.
Edenton at a glance
- Population
- 4,494
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $38,417State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $274,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $388/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Edenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 30%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Edenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edenton the median home value is $274,100, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,744 a month in housing costs.
Edenton median household income
The median household income in Edenton is $38,417 and the income per person is $27,922. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Edenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,579
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.13
Edenton demographics
- Population
- 4,494
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 1,992
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edenton ›
Education in Edenton
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Edenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edenton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Edenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenton | 4,494 | $38,417 | $274,100 | $388 |
| Cape Colony | 509 | $78,152 | $221,400 | — |
| Hertford | 1,618 | $40,250 | $176,500 | $613 |
| Chowan Beach | 325 | $23,095 | $92,800 | — |
| Roper | 384 | $22,819 | $71,400 | $643 |
| Arrowhead Beach | 1,242 | $66,667 | $198,200 | — |
| Winfall | 697 | $77,083 | $401,200 | $1,157 |
| Colerain | 239 | $118,359 | $145,800 | — |
| Plymouth | 3,250 | $34,521 | $87,000 | $728 |
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What is the median household income in Edenton, NC?
The median household income in Edenton is $38,417, 47% 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 Edenton?
The median home value in Edenton is $274,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Edenton?
The median gross rent in Edenton is $388 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Edenton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 30%.
What is the median age in Edenton?
The median age in Edenton is 46.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Edenton?
The average commute to work in Edenton is 26 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edenton?
The unemployment rate in Edenton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edenton?
23.1% of adults in Edenton 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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