Living in St. Pauls, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Pauls · Census data 2020–2024
St. Pauls has 2,688 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $36,800 (49% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $111,000, the median rent is $781/month.
St. Pauls at a glance
- Population
- 2,688
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $36,800State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $111,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is St. Pauls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 37.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Pauls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Pauls the median home value is $111,000, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,076 a month in housing costs.
St. Pauls median household income
The median household income in St. Pauls is $36,800 and the income per person is $21,016. 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in St. Pauls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,026
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.89
St. Pauls demographics
- Population
- 2,688
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 926
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Pauls ›
Education in St. Pauls
9.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Pauls have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Pauls
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
St. Pauls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pauls | 2,688 | $36,800 | $111,000 | $781 |
| Rennert | 292 | $26,875 | $45,800 | $653 |
| Parkton | 529 | $56,250 | $151,900 | $1,700 |
| Barker Ten Mile | 1,156 | $66,667 | $163,700 | — |
| Hope Mills | 17,939 | $65,774 | $190,600 | $1,141 |
| Red Springs | 3,125 | $20,833 | $100,800 | $582 |
| Lumberton | 18,859 | $42,877 | $152,600 | $866 |
| Rockfish | 3,574 | $64,476 | $199,900 | $1,274 |
| Prospect | 907 | $110,769 | $100,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Pauls, NC?
The median household income in St. Pauls is $36,800, 49% 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 St. Pauls?
The median home value in St. Pauls is $111,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Pauls?
The median gross rent in St. Pauls is $781 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is St. Pauls, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 37.7%.
What is the median age in St. Pauls?
The median age in St. Pauls is 35.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in St. Pauls?
The average commute to work in St. Pauls is 24 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Pauls?
The unemployment rate in St. Pauls is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Pauls?
9.6% of adults in St. Pauls 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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