Living in Hemby Bridge, North Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hemby Bridge · Census data 2020–2024

Hemby Bridge has 2,096 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $71,688 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $298,400, the median rent is $1,544/month.

Hemby Bridge at a glance

Population
2,096
Median age
40State: 39.1
Median household income
$71,688State: $72,388
Median home value
$298,400State: $288,900
Median rent
$1,544/moState: $1,228
Homeowners
85%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is Hemby Bridge a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 2.1%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Hemby Bridge

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hemby Bridge the median home value is $298,400, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,544 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,477 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hemby Bridge$298,400
North Carolina$288,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hemby Bridge$1,544
North Carolina$1,228
United States$1,413

Hemby Bridge median household income

The median household income in Hemby Bridge is $71,688 and the income per person is $29,687. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).

Median household income

Hemby Bridge$71,688
North Carolina$72,388
United States$80,734

Housing in Hemby Bridge: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
789
Owner-occupied
85%
Renter-occupied
15%
Vacant
2.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.73

Hemby Bridge demographics

Population
2,096
Median age
40
Under 18
29%
65 and older
14.8%
Households
767
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans
10.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.5%
Black4.7%
Asian2.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hemby Bridge ›

Education in Hemby Bridge

18.6% of adults 25 and older in Hemby Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hemby Bridge18.6%
North Carolina35.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hemby Bridge

Unemployment rate
2.1%State: 4.7%
Average commute
27 minState: 25 min
Work from home
14.9%
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.2%

Hemby Bridge vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hemby Bridge2,096$71,688$298,400$1,544
Lake Park3,431$66,411$334,500$2,040
Stallings16,886$115,974$428,000$1,882
Indian Trail42,036$108,483$385,000$2,077
Matthews30,577$108,611$445,100$1,764
Mint Hill27,556$100,860$428,900$1,528
Unionville6,954$96,028$336,200$978
Fairview3,619$98,808$382,300$1,141
Wesley Chapel9,090$132,188$535,500$3,191

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Living in Hemby Bridge: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hemby Bridge, NC?

The median household income in Hemby Bridge is $71,688, about the same as 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 Hemby Bridge?

The median home value in Hemby Bridge is $298,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.

How much is rent in Hemby Bridge?

The median gross rent in Hemby Bridge is $1,544 per month, about 25.3% of household income.

Is Hemby Bridge, NC a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.

What is the median age in Hemby Bridge?

The median age in Hemby Bridge is 40 years (North Carolina: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Hemby Bridge?

The average commute to work in Hemby Bridge is 27 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hemby Bridge?

The unemployment rate in Hemby Bridge is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hemby Bridge?

18.6% of adults in Hemby Bridge 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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