Wayne County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
117,606 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,082 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Goldsboro Metro Area
3
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Goldsboro Metro Area
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 3 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, NC State Senate District 4, NC State House District 10, NC
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Schools

Carver Heights Elementary
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Dillard Middle
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Dillard Academy
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wayne School of Engineering
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Wayne Community College
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Mount Olive
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Johnston Community College
21 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mitchells Academy
25 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Wayne Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Johnston Health
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Unc Lenoir Health Care
24 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
43 miles, S • 1 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
57 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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