Living in St. Stephens, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Stephens · Census data 2020–2024
St. Stephens has 9,457 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $60,394 (17% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $213,300, the median rent is $958/month.
St. Stephens at a glance
- Population
- 9,457
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $60,394State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $213,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $958/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Stephens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Stephens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Stephens the median home value is $213,300, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,227 a month in housing costs.
St. Stephens median household income
The median household income in St. Stephens is $60,394 and the income per person is $32,972. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in St. Stephens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,179
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.38
St. Stephens demographics
- Population
- 9,457
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 3,969
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Stephens ›
Education in St. Stephens
25.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Stephens have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Stephens
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
St. Stephens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens | 9,457 | $60,394 | $213,300 | $958 |
| Conover | 8,580 | $65,972 | $271,300 | $898 |
| Hickory | 44,258 | $64,576 | $278,400 | $1,063 |
| Bethlehem | 4,101 | $87,795 | $327,000 | $795 |
| Newton | 13,333 | $62,015 | $186,300 | $1,091 |
| Claremont | 1,922 | $66,667 | $255,300 | $938 |
| Northlakes | 1,716 | $101,250 | $366,500 | — |
| Long View | 5,011 | $46,739 | $157,300 | $794 |
| Mountain View | 3,982 | $71,792 | $222,500 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in St. Stephens, NC?
The median household income in St. Stephens is $60,394, 17% 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. Stephens?
The median home value in St. Stephens is $213,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Stephens?
The median gross rent in St. Stephens is $958 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is St. Stephens, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in St. Stephens?
The median age in St. Stephens is 43.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in St. Stephens?
The average commute to work in St. Stephens is 22 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Stephens?
The unemployment rate in St. Stephens is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Stephens?
25.7% of adults in St. Stephens 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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