Living in Staley, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Staley · Census data 2020–2024
Staley has 456 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $80,250 (11% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $132,500, the median rent is $869/month.
Staley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Staley at a glance
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $80,250State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $132,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Staley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Staley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Staley the median home value is $132,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Staley median household income
The median household income in Staley is $80,250 and the income per person is $28,106. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Staley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.89
Staley demographics
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Staley ›
Education in Staley
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Staley have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Staley
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Staley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staley | 456 | $80,250 | $132,500 | $869 |
| Liberty | 2,682 | $39,663 | $194,500 | $742 |
| Siler City | 7,995 | $46,566 | $154,600 | $1,000 |
| Ramseur | 2,150 | $35,923 | $155,300 | $683 |
| Franklinville | 1,131 | $52,805 | $123,600 | $944 |
| Randleman | 4,644 | $53,456 | $184,700 | $801 |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,060 | $88,204 | $223,500 | $1,416 |
| Asheboro | 27,580 | $47,197 | $188,100 | $906 |
| Forest Oaks | 4,293 | $107,604 | $349,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Staley, NC?
The median household income in Staley is $80,250, 11% 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 Staley?
The median home value in Staley is $132,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Staley?
The median gross rent in Staley is $869 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Staley, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Staley?
The median age in Staley is 34.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Staley?
The average commute to work in Staley is 30 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Staley?
The unemployment rate in Staley is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Staley?
13.3% of adults in Staley 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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