Town rankings in North Carolina

How North Carolina’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in North Carolina

1. La Grange 1.2 yrs
2. Plymouth 1.2 yrs
3. Emma 1.3 yrs

SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in North Carolina

1. Weddington +42.8 pts
2. Wrightsville Beach +42.5 pts
3. Marvin +39.0 pts

E Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in North Carolina

1. Edenton $388/mo
2. Elizabethtown $439/mo
3. Jonesville $499/mo

E Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in North Carolina

1. Emma $518/yr
2. Brogden $672/yr
3. Windsor $785/yr

IncomeHighest-income towns in North Carolina

1. Marvin $250K
2. Weddington $191K
3. Lake Norman of Iredell $174K

B PeopleMost educated towns in North Carolina

1. Briar Chapel 81.6%
2. Marvin 79.9%
3. Chapel Hill 76.6%

C PeopleYoungest towns in North Carolina

1. Cullowhee 21.0
2. Elon 21.2
3. Boone 21.3

PeopleOldest towns in North Carolina

1. Sunset Beach 69.1
2. St. James 68.0
3. Flat Rock 67.1

J Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in North Carolina

1. Jamestown 13.4 min
2. Lake Junaluska 14.1 min
3. North Wilkesboro 14.7 min

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