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Locust, NC
B
Population: 4,275
Home Price: $201,600
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Overview
Locust is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 4,275. Locust has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
29.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Locust, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Locust
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,080
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$54,617
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Locust
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
47.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Locust
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.6%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.4%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Locust
North Carolina
United States
White
96.5%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
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
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Locust
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$201,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$717
$682
$801
Family Households
55.9%
55.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.6%
25.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
87.4%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
12.6%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Locust
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.1%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.0%
35.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.4%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Locust
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
48.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Locust
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
Locust
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 Locust, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
ice cream
pickles
sweet tea
plant based
cold drinks
hot wings
cajun
salad
hot sauce
poke bowl
biscuits
gravy
chicken wings
meal
zero calorie
bakeries
pizza
steak
beer
football
baseball
college football
softball
nascar
little league
teams
country music
coaching
asst baseball
racing
wrestling
ufc
nfl
outdoors
youth sports
nfl nba
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
dirt racing
photography
logos
creation
nature
synthesizing
fashion
painting
filmmaking
artistry
philanthropy
comic
architectural
library
creative
creations
gallery
visual
comics
studio
artists
geeky things
nascar
tv shows
outdoors
photography
books
scuba diving
paintballer
huntingfishing
camper van
toys
ramblings
legos
eclectic
horror movies
guitars
comics
adventures
fitness
gaming
award winning
tv
outdoor
sports
tv shows
nfl nba
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
photography
podcasts
fashion
photographyvideography
hollywood
comedy
filmmaking
commentary
communications
amenities
corporate
publicity
landscaping
backyard
space
outdoor living
natural light
sports
summer
poolside
patio
photography
pool
nature
winter
gatheri
indoor
lawn
beach
indooroutdoor
sledding
amenities
post office
etsy shop
department stores
auto parts
box stores
furniture
pawn shop
bakeries
sams club
restaurant
handmade gifts
amazon
malls
decals
pharmacy
toys
mcdonalds
coasters
ikea
goodies
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