Purlear, NC
1 neighborhoods · 2,780 residents · North Carolina
C+
58/100
42
Safety Score
53
Affordability
$43K
Median Income
$151K
Median Home Value
Is Purlear, NC a Good Place to Live?
Purlear receives an overall livability grade of C+ (58/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C (42/100). Affordability scores C+ (53/100) with a median household income of $43,393 and median home values around $150,900.
About 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.8%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$625
Median Rent/mo
15.4%
College Educated
3.8%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
2,780
Population
1
Zip Codes
Wilkes
County
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Neighborhoods in Purlear
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28665Wilkes Co. | 58 C+ | 42 | 53 | $43K | $151K | 2,780 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.