Living in Hookerton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hookerton · Census data 2020–2024
Hookerton has 573 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $34,500 (52% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $78,400, the median rent is $717/month.
Hookerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hookerton at a glance
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $34,500State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $78,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $717/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hookerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hookerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hookerton the median home value is $78,400, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Hookerton median household income
The median household income in Hookerton is $34,500 and the income per person is $19,078. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Hookerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 43.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.86
Hookerton demographics
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 198
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hookerton ›
Education in Hookerton
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Hookerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hookerton
- Unemployment rate
- 23.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Hookerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hookerton | 573 | $34,500 | $78,400 | $717 |
| Snow Hill | 2,438 | $31,629 | $135,700 | $696 |
| Grifton | 2,515 | $36,794 | $152,700 | — |
| Kinston | 19,505 | $36,878 | $119,300 | $867 |
| Ayden | 5,150 | $42,413 | $182,400 | $778 |
| Farmville | 4,514 | $47,410 | $183,000 | $815 |
| Winterville | 10,725 | $83,193 | $245,100 | $1,534 |
| Walstonburg | 313 | $42,500 | $95,000 | — |
| La Grange | 2,756 | $48,078 | $83,800 | $735 |
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Hookerton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hookerton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hookerton, NC?
The median household income in Hookerton is $34,500, 52% 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 Hookerton?
The median home value in Hookerton is $78,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Hookerton?
The median gross rent in Hookerton is $717 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Hookerton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Hookerton?
The median age in Hookerton is 41.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hookerton?
The average commute to work in Hookerton is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hookerton?
The unemployment rate in Hookerton is 23.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hookerton?
8.1% of adults in Hookerton 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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