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Yadkinville, NC

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Affordability Score: 58/100

Population: 14,200 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Yadkinville, NC aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 14,200 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (58/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $65,970, median home value of $198,900, median rent of $831 per month, and 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,232 per month (studio $995, 1BR $1,082, 3BR $1,607, 4BR $1,898). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,123 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 5.8% and poverty 15.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$65,970
Median household income
Education F
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $198,900 vs income
Commute D
26 min
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,232/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$7,123/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$65,970
▲ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,960
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Poverty Rate
15.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$198,900
▼ 28% vs national
Median Rent
$831/mo
Owner Occupied
79.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,232/mo
▲ 3% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$995
1BR
$1,082
2BR
$1,232
3BR
$1,607
4BR
$1,898

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
▼ 13 ppt vs national
High School+
51.1%
Median Age
42.0
Avg. Commute
26 min
▲ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,123/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,632/yr
Preschool (Center)
$4,743/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,728/yr

What This Means

Yadkinville, NC receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 14,200. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Yadkinville, NC affordable?
Yadkinville, NC receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $65,970. Median home value is $198,900.
What is the cost of living in Yadkinville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $831/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,232/mo. Infant childcare $7,123/yr. Median home value $198,900.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →