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Albemarle
  • Town in North Carolina
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Albemarle

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Albemarle is a town in North Carolina with a population of 16,318. Albemarle is in Stanly County. Living in Albemarle offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Albemarle there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Albemarle and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Albemarle are above average.
    Population
    16,318
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $136,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $788
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      335.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      61
      40.7
    • Robbery
      115.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      646.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,898.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      343.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Albemarle

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,231
    National
    $69,021
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