Living in Ramseur, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ramseur · Census data 2020–2024
Ramseur has 2,150 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $35,923 (50% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $155,300, the median rent is $683/month.
Ramseur at a glance
- Population
- 2,150
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $35,923State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $155,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ramseur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 47.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ramseur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ramseur the median home value is $155,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Ramseur median household income
The median household income in Ramseur is $35,923 and the income per person is $18,015. 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Ramseur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 866
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.68
Ramseur demographics
- Population
- 2,150
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 36.1%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ramseur ›
Education in Ramseur
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Ramseur have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ramseur
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Ramseur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramseur | 2,150 | $35,923 | $155,300 | $683 |
| Franklinville | 1,131 | $52,805 | $123,600 | $944 |
| Staley | 456 | $80,250 | $132,500 | $869 |
| Asheboro | 27,580 | $47,197 | $188,100 | $906 |
| Liberty | 2,682 | $39,663 | $194,500 | $742 |
| Randleman | 4,644 | $53,456 | $184,700 | $801 |
| Siler City | 7,995 | $46,566 | $154,600 | $1,000 |
| Seagrove | 407 | $64,926 | $157,500 | $705 |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,060 | $88,204 | $223,500 | $1,416 |
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What is the median household income in Ramseur, NC?
The median household income in Ramseur is $35,923, 50% 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 Ramseur?
The median home value in Ramseur is $155,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Ramseur?
The median gross rent in Ramseur is $683 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Ramseur, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 47.7%.
What is the median age in Ramseur?
The median age in Ramseur is 30.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ramseur?
The average commute to work in Ramseur is 25 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ramseur?
The unemployment rate in Ramseur is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ramseur?
12.9% of adults in Ramseur 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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