Cost of Living in Anderson Creek, NC

Population 14,021 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Anderson Creek sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Anderson Creek sits roughly 13 miles north of Fayetteville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 46% higher than Fayetteville's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 95

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Anderson Creek

The median home value in Anderson Creek is $251,600 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,248/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,661/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 73.6°F and lows of 52.4°F. Overall, Anderson Creek has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$251,600
18% below avg
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$826
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,049
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR
$1,637
Owner-occupied 67.8%
Renter-occupied 32.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,248
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,862/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.3 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.3%
Carpooled
5.8%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
7.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 2.2%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$86,661
16% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,606
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
54% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.1%
Graduate degree 13.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.1
Male median age 30.5
Female median age 31.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.6°F
Avg Low
52.4°F
Annual Precip
44.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 545865758289918984756557
Low °F 343642516068727065534236
Precip" 3.152.783.083.153.114.894.955.364.873.233.042.97

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Anderson Creek, NC?

Anderson Creek has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in Anderson Creek, NC?

The median gross rent in Anderson Creek is $1,248 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Anderson Creek?

The median home value in Anderson Creek is $251,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Anderson Creek?

The median household income in Anderson Creek is $86,661 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Anderson Creek, NC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Anderson Creek is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Anderson Creek, NC affordable?

Yes, Anderson Creek is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Anderson Creek?

Anderson Creek has average high temperatures of 73.6°F and average lows of 52.4°F. Annual precipitation is 44.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Anderson Creek at a Glance

Population
14,021
Median Income
$86,661
Home Value
$251,600
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg High Temp
73.6°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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