Living in Varnamtown, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Varnamtown · Census data 2020–2024
Varnamtown has 782 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $54,844 (24% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $293,800, the median rent is $1,087/month.
Varnamtown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Varnamtown at a glance
- Population
- 782
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $54,844State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $293,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Varnamtown a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the North Carolina median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Varnamtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Varnamtown the median home value is $293,800, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Varnamtown median household income
The median household income in Varnamtown is $54,844 and the income per person is $28,716. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Varnamtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.36
Varnamtown demographics
- Population
- 782
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Varnamtown ›
Education in Varnamtown
14% of adults 25 and older in Varnamtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Varnamtown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Varnamtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varnamtown | 782 | $54,844 | $293,800 | $1,087 |
| Holden Beach | 962 | $116,250 | $658,900 | $1,475 |
| Oak Island | 9,030 | $85,872 | $456,500 | $1,339 |
| St. James | 7,072 | $116,383 | $636,800 | — |
| Shallotte | 4,639 | $88,367 | $349,500 | $1,256 |
| Bolivia | 247 | $57,159 | $290,000 | $1,167 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 903 | $96,786 | $835,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Varnamtown, NC?
The median household income in Varnamtown is $54,844, 24% 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 Varnamtown?
The median home value in Varnamtown is $293,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Varnamtown?
The median gross rent in Varnamtown is $1,087 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Varnamtown, NC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the North Carolina median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Varnamtown?
The median age in Varnamtown is 50.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Varnamtown?
The average commute to work in Varnamtown is 33 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Varnamtown?
The unemployment rate in Varnamtown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Varnamtown?
14% of adults in Varnamtown 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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