Living in Simpson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simpson · Census data 2020–2024
Simpson has 432 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $39,464 (45% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $177,800, the median rent is $767/month.
Simpson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Simpson at a glance
- Population
- 432
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $39,464State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $177,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Simpson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simpson the median home value is $177,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Simpson median household income
The median household income in Simpson is $39,464 and the income per person is $29,876. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Simpson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 215
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.22
Simpson demographics
- Population
- 432
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simpson ›
Education in Simpson
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Simpson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simpson
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Simpson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 432 | $39,464 | $177,800 | $767 |
| Grimesland | 650 | $42,232 | $208,700 | $1,453 |
| Greenville | 92,857 | $49,748 | $233,500 | $1,007 |
| Winterville | 10,725 | $83,193 | $245,100 | $1,534 |
| Stokes | 210 | $59,625 | $225,000 | — |
| Ayden | 5,150 | $42,413 | $182,400 | $778 |
| Chocowinity | 903 | $41,382 | $114,300 | $794 |
| Washington | 9,726 | $40,186 | $206,800 | $856 |
| Cypress Landing | 1,044 | $83,785 | $440,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Simpson, NC?
The median household income in Simpson is $39,464, 45% 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 Simpson?
The median home value in Simpson is $177,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Simpson?
The median gross rent in Simpson is $767 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Simpson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Simpson?
The median age in Simpson is 50.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Simpson?
The average commute to work in Simpson is 25 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simpson?
The unemployment rate in Simpson is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simpson?
22.3% of adults in Simpson 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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