Living in Lillington, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lillington · Census data 2020–2024
Lillington has 4,709 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $81,760 (13% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $247,200, the median rent is $997/month.
Lillington at a glance
- Population
- 4,709
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $81,760State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $247,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $997/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lillington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lillington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lillington the median home value is $247,200, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,635 a month in housing costs.
Lillington median household income
The median household income in Lillington is $81,760 and the income per person is $25,955. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Lillington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,326
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.94
Lillington demographics
- Population
- 4,709
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 1,221
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lillington ›
Education in Lillington
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Lillington have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lillington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Lillington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillington | 4,709 | $81,760 | $247,200 | $997 |
| Buies Creek | 3,746 | $53,933 | $361,500 | $1,223 |
| Bunnlevel | 844 | $74,818 | $189,100 | $959 |
| Mamers | 669 | $33,561 | $118,500 | $746 |
| Coats | 1,664 | $37,009 | $125,200 | $909 |
| Angier | 6,241 | $52,214 | $268,200 | $894 |
| Erwin | 4,687 | $50,701 | $161,100 | $1,112 |
| Linden | 129 | $66,250 | $150,000 | $788 |
| Anderson Creek | 13,927 | $87,287 | $282,200 | $1,251 |
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What is the median household income in Lillington, NC?
The median household income in Lillington is $81,760, 13% higher 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 Lillington?
The median home value in Lillington is $247,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Lillington?
The median gross rent in Lillington is $997 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Lillington, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Lillington?
The median age in Lillington is 37.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lillington?
The average commute to work in Lillington is 26 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lillington?
The unemployment rate in Lillington is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lillington?
19.3% of adults in Lillington 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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