Cost of Living in Angier, NC

Population 5,746 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Angier 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.

Angier sits roughly 20 miles south of Cary — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 55% lower than Cary's $525,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Angier

The median home value in Angier is $236,100 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $949/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,162/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below 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 72.0°F and lows of 50.4°F, with about 5.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Angier has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$236,100
23% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$331,617
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$949/mo
28% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,873/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
Favors renting
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 61.6%
Renter-occupied 38.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$949
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,563/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
40.1 min
49% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.4%
Carpooled
8.1%
Work from home
9.6%

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
$51,162
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,675
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.0%
Graduate degree 8.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 41.1
Female median age 38.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.0°F
Avg Low
50.4°F
Annual Precip
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
5.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525663738087918983736355
Low °F 323440495866706963504034
Precip" 3.432.784.103.533.383.895.024.715.153.373.323.39
Snow" 2.61.40.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
52.1%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
256
PM2.5 days
108
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Angier, NC?

Angier has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Angier, NC?

The median gross rent in Angier is $949 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Angier?

The median home value in Angier is $236,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Angier?

The median household income in Angier is $51,162 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Angier, NC?

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

Is Angier, NC affordable?

Yes, Angier is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Angier?

Angier has average high temperatures of 72.0°F and average lows of 50.4°F. Annual precipitation is 46.1". Average annual snowfall is 5.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Angier at a Glance

Population
5,746
Median Income
$51,162
Home Value
$236,100
Median Rent
$949/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
72.0°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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