Living in Micro, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Micro · Census data 2020–2024
Micro has 573 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $44,531 (38% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $170,700, the median rent is $917/month.
Micro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Micro at a glance
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $44,531State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $170,700State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Micro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Micro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Micro the median home value is $170,700, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,492 a month in housing costs.
Micro median household income
The median household income in Micro is $44,531 and the income per person is $32,040. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Micro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.51
Micro demographics
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Micro ›
Education in Micro
16% of adults 25 and older in Micro have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Micro
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Micro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 573 | $44,531 | $170,700 | $917 |
| Kenly | 2,359 | $57,045 | $205,200 | $787 |
| Pine Level | 2,031 | $75,263 | $221,000 | $804 |
| Selma | 6,817 | $41,368 | $171,600 | $820 |
| Princeton | 1,658 | $45,500 | $215,400 | $690 |
| Smithfield | 12,116 | $43,270 | $242,500 | $658 |
| Wilson's Mills | 2,753 | $62,813 | $241,800 | $1,021 |
| Lucama | 1,205 | $54,583 | $115,500 | $980 |
| Archer Lodge | 5,186 | $91,188 | $324,500 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Micro, NC?
The median household income in Micro is $44,531, 38% 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 Micro?
The median home value in Micro is $170,700, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Micro?
The median gross rent in Micro is $917 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Micro, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Micro?
The median age in Micro is 38.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Micro?
The average commute to work in Micro is 27 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Micro?
The unemployment rate in Micro is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Micro?
16% of adults in Micro 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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