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Buxton, NC
B+
Population: 1,551
Home Price: $282,100
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Overview
Buxton is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,551. Buxton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.8 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Buxton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,614
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$66,472
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
46.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.1%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.9%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
White
94.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.1%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.5%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$282,100
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,650
$682
$801
Family Households
54.9%
54.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
12.9%
12.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
77.3%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
22.7%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.5%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.9%
22.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
36.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.3%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.4%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buxton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
52.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buxton
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
Buxton
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 Buxton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
seafood
sushi
fresh seafood
restaurant
seafood dishes
delicious
meal
fresh ingredients
fresh flavorful
menu items
cravings
ingredients
dining
quality ingredients
eatery
flavors
wine
nutrient rich
madefromscratch
dishes
baseball
manteo high school
procollege
fitness
esports
teams
racing
gaming
football
golfer
swimming
college football
tennis
outdoors
athletics
wrestling
basketball
#windshielddeep
photography
natural history
museum
ig imagesbynalls
mandala
nature
paintings
nft artist
composer
pfp
comics
studio
library
collection
creative
photography
halfsane
procollege
books
fitness
fishing
video editing
youtuber
ramblings
gaming
vacations
comics
collector
adventures
outdoors
photography
radio show
dining
wgno
procollege
corporate
gaming
tv
sports
hub
indie
educational
hollywood
studio
creative
#windshielddeep
photography
beach
summer
dining
johnmorgancom
fishing
welcoming atmosphere
nature
winter
hang gliding
facility
enrichment
tent
space
sports
wildlife
rainbow seeker
swimming
pool
restaurant
old navy
eatery
webshop
supermarket
bakery
coffee shop
groceries
deals
stocked
grocery store
pantry
packaging
depot
grocery shopping
apparel
cafe
dollar tree
cart
pharmacy
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