Sunbury, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
264 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
81.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$516 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gates County
1
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
4
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gates County
1
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 1 42

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Schools

TS Cooper Elementary
2 miles, S 2.3 star
Gates County Senior High
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Central Middle School
6 miles, W 2.3 star
Gatesville Elementary
8 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Suffolk Beauty Academy
20 miles, NE 1 star
College of the Albemarle
23 miles, SE 1.4 star
Paul D Camp Community College
24 miles, NW 1.4 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
24 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Sentara Obici Hospital
23 miles, NE 4.1 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
24 miles, SE 2.3 star
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
24 miles, W 3.2 star
Southampton Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
38 miles, NE 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
71 miles, SW 1 star
Richmond International Airport
83 miles, N 2.3 star