Apartments for rent in North Wilkesboro, NC

The small town of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is home to just over 4,000 people. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. By a slim 54%-46% margin, renters are slightly more prevalent than homeowners in North Wilkesboro. With a relatively low average rent of $568 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in North Carolina. Each month, renters in North Wilkesboro will save around $364 compared to the state average. That adds up over the course of a year.

Compared to the state average, North Wilkesboro has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (20%). Further, 11% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many North Wilkesboro residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $41K, North Wilkesboro workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in North Carolina. North Wilkesboro's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 21 minutes, North Wilkesboro's commute time outperforms the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive to work, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.