Living in Youngsville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Youngsville · Census data 2020–2024
Youngsville has 3,011 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $86,528 (20% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $434,100, the median rent is $1,239/month.
Youngsville at a glance
- Population
- 3,011
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $86,528State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $434,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,239/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Youngsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Youngsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Youngsville the median home value is $434,100, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.
Youngsville median household income
The median household income in Youngsville is $86,528 and the income per person is $33,660. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Youngsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,059
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.97
Youngsville demographics
- Population
- 3,011
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 40.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 1,013
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Youngsville ›
Education in Youngsville
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Youngsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Youngsville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Youngsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville | 3,011 | $86,528 | $434,100 | $1,239 |
| Franklinton | 2,645 | $59,464 | $249,100 | $963 |
| Wake Forest | 52,844 | $123,802 | $474,500 | $1,596 |
| Rolesville | 10,766 | $149,565 | $535,000 | $1,085 |
| Louisburg | 3,263 | $38,036 | $262,500 | $991 |
| Creedmoor | 4,997 | $82,961 | $281,400 | $1,065 |
| Bunn | 466 | $68,289 | $256,300 | $1,067 |
| Butner | 8,065 | $74,739 | $231,100 | $1,307 |
| Raleigh | 481,031 | $85,395 | $415,800 | $1,572 |
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What is the median household income in Youngsville, NC?
The median household income in Youngsville is $86,528, 20% 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 Youngsville?
The median home value in Youngsville is $434,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Youngsville?
The median gross rent in Youngsville is $1,239 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Youngsville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Youngsville?
The median age in Youngsville is 30.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Youngsville?
The average commute to work in Youngsville is 27 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Youngsville?
The unemployment rate in Youngsville is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Youngsville?
43.9% of adults in Youngsville 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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