Living in Gamewell, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gamewell · Census data 2020–2024
Gamewell has 3,689 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $46,556 (36% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $170,100, the median rent is $808/month.
Gamewell at a glance
- Population
- 3,689
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $46,556State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $170,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Gamewell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gamewell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gamewell the median home value is $170,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,236 a month in housing costs.
Gamewell median household income
The median household income in Gamewell is $46,556 and the income per person is $22,537. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Gamewell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.56
Gamewell demographics
- Population
- 3,689
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gamewell ›
Education in Gamewell
4% of adults 25 and older in Gamewell have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gamewell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Gamewell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamewell | 3,689 | $46,556 | $170,100 | $808 |
| Cajah's Mountain | 2,704 | $53,361 | $201,800 | $729 |
| Lenoir | 18,299 | $49,910 | $179,400 | $664 |
| Hudson | 3,772 | $65,268 | $223,000 | $549 |
| Drexel | 2,146 | $61,992 | $214,400 | $590 |
| Sawmills | 5,042 | $71,067 | $219,600 | $730 |
| Valdese | 4,704 | $50,740 | $209,800 | $665 |
| Rutherford College | 1,374 | $67,500 | $185,600 | $853 |
| Connelly Springs | 2,427 | $54,620 | $206,500 | $884 |
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What is the median household income in Gamewell, NC?
The median household income in Gamewell is $46,556, 36% 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 Gamewell?
The median home value in Gamewell is $170,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Gamewell?
The median gross rent in Gamewell is $808 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Gamewell, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Gamewell?
The median age in Gamewell is 46.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Gamewell?
The average commute to work in Gamewell is 40 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gamewell?
The unemployment rate in Gamewell is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gamewell?
4% of adults in Gamewell 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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