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Jones County
  • County in North Carolina
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Jones County

#15 in Best Counties to Buy a House in North Carolina
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      C minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      D+
    Jones County is located in North Carolina with a population of 9,326. In Jones County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Jones County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Jones County are above average.
    Population
    9,326
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $620
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      308.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,336.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Jones County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,401
    National
    $69,021
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