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Barker Heights, NC
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Population: 1,256
Home Price: $180,900
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Overview
Barker Heights is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,256. Barker Heights has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.2 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Barker Heights, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,692
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,268
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
32.8%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
45.0
43.3
42.3
Gender
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Male
51.0%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
49.0%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
White
89.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.8%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$180,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$661
$682
$801
Family Households
38.5%
38.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.4%
38.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.3%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
52.7%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.7%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.6%
33.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
32.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
NA%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Barker Heights
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Barker Heights, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
local restaurants
local brews
beer
mexican food
wine
restaurant
mexican
craft beer
quinoa
protein bowl
mexican restaurants
pizza
low carb
wine tours
ice cream
sweet potato
homemade
breakfast lunch
restaurants
football
baseball
college football
video games
wrestling
fantasy football
pro wrestling
sports analyst
professional wrestling
mountain biking
nfl
pga tour
duke basketball
teams
basketball
athletes
golfer
gaming
soccer
athlete
inspired by
home decor
jfilm jpop
creative
art prints
nature
visual art
collecting anime jdrama
pottery
animal portraits
arts culture
studio
architecture
photography
nft
commissions open
avocational
fine arts
showcasing
fashion
spending time
video games
fighting games
tv shows
mountain biking
horror movies
hot wheels
nature photography
gaming
photography
anime
sportscards
books
miami dolphins
nascar
outdoors
memes
scifi
hiking
camping
local news
sports
radio show
tv
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
jfilm jpop
tv shows
visualarts key
video production
local brews
design architecture
creative
producer writer
collecting anime jdrama
drama
podcasts
producer
gaming
arts culture
western carolinas
sports
mountain
mountains
rock climbing
beautiful scenery
mountain biking
nature
summer
mtns
photography
space
beach
icefishing
biking
outdoor adventures
adirondacks
arts
ski
backpacking
ebay
home depot
home decor
local restaurants
post office
gas station
local brews
retail
restaurant
gift card
walmart
coffee shop
restaurants
hardware store
clothing
depot
amazon
womens clothing
specialty items
stickers
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