Living in Erwin, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erwin · Census data 2020–2024
Erwin has 4,687 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $50,701 (30% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $1,112/month.
Erwin at a glance
- Population
- 4,687
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,701State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,112/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Erwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Erwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erwin the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,123 a month in housing costs.
Erwin median household income
The median household income in Erwin is $50,701 and the income per person is $27,903. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Erwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,093
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.45
Erwin demographics
- Population
- 4,687
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,869
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erwin ›
Education in Erwin
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Erwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erwin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Erwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin | 4,687 | $50,701 | $161,100 | $1,112 |
| Dunn | 8,559 | $46,830 | $193,900 | $788 |
| Bunnlevel | 844 | $74,818 | $189,100 | $959 |
| Coats | 1,664 | $37,009 | $125,200 | $909 |
| Linden | 129 | $66,250 | $150,000 | $788 |
| Buies Creek | 3,746 | $53,933 | $361,500 | $1,223 |
| Godwin | 203 | $53,542 | $158,300 | $663 |
| Plain View | 1,741 | $53,636 | $200,900 | $894 |
| Benson | 4,282 | $67,102 | $279,800 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in Erwin, NC?
The median household income in Erwin is $50,701, 30% 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 Erwin?
The median home value in Erwin is $161,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Erwin?
The median gross rent in Erwin is $1,112 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Erwin, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Erwin?
The median age in Erwin is 47.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Erwin?
The average commute to work in Erwin is 32 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erwin?
The unemployment rate in Erwin is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erwin?
17.3% of adults in Erwin 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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