Cost of Living in Eastover, NC

Population 3,666 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eastover is a smaller North Carolina community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $80,000 and housing costs ($239,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Eastover sits roughly 11 miles east of Fayetteville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Fayetteville's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Eastover

The median home value in Eastover is $238,900 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,122/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,000/year is 7% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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, Eastover has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$238,900
22% below avg
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.7x
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 80.7%
Renter-occupied 19.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,122
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,736/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.5%
Carpooled
10.5%
Work from home
11.0%

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
$80,000
7% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,063
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.9%
Graduate degree 15.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 40.7
Female median age 49.5

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.1%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
241
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eastover, NC?

Eastover has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eastover, NC?

The median gross rent in Eastover is $1,122 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eastover?

The median home value in Eastover is $238,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Eastover?

The median household income in Eastover is $80,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eastover, NC?

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

Is Eastover, NC affordable?

Yes, Eastover is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Eastover?

Eastover 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.

Eastover at a Glance

Population
3,666
Median Income
$80,000
Home Value
$238,900
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
73.6°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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