Living in Ranlo, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ranlo · Census data 2020–2024
Ranlo has 4,617 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $78,033 (8% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $200,200, the median rent is $1,811/month.
Ranlo at a glance
- Population
- 4,617
- Median age
- 35State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,033State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $200,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,811/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ranlo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ranlo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ranlo the median home value is $200,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,811 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Ranlo median household income
The median household income in Ranlo is $78,033 and the income per person is $33,230. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Ranlo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,726
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.72
Ranlo demographics
- Population
- 4,617
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,692
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ranlo ›
Education in Ranlo
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Ranlo have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ranlo
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Ranlo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranlo | 4,617 | $78,033 | $200,200 | $1,811 |
| Springdale | 1,075 | $55,096 | $201,900 | $1,233 |
| Lowell | 3,768 | $52,500 | $200,600 | $1,188 |
| McAdenville | 1,010 | $112,083 | $377,000 | $1,125 |
| Dallas | 6,104 | $58,403 | $254,000 | $872 |
| Gastonia | 82,884 | $64,059 | $277,600 | $1,204 |
| Stanley | 4,069 | $75,461 | $270,200 | $1,122 |
| Cramerton | 5,450 | $82,160 | $343,400 | $1,364 |
| Belmont | 15,546 | $94,883 | $395,000 | $1,365 |
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What is the median household income in Ranlo, NC?
The median household income in Ranlo is $78,033, 8% 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 Ranlo?
The median home value in Ranlo is $200,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Ranlo?
The median gross rent in Ranlo is $1,811 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Ranlo, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Ranlo?
The median age in Ranlo is 35 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ranlo?
The average commute to work in Ranlo is 21 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ranlo?
The unemployment rate in Ranlo is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ranlo?
20.1% of adults in Ranlo 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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