Candor is a small town of 1,168 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $45,351
and a 0.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Candor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Candor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Candor city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.1
Candor's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Candor costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Candor, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,115
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,351
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Candor's violent crime rate is 123.0 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.0 /100k
Property Crime
1476.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Candor is served primarily by Montgomery County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Candor, NC
National Avg
School District
Montgomery County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Candor sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Candor's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Candor roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,500 and median rent is $1,115/month.
Candor's violent crime rate is 123.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1476.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Candor are operated by Montgomery County Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Candor, NC has a population of 1,168, a median household income of $45,351, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Candor averages 51.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Candor, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27229.
The population of Candor, North Carolina is 1,168 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Candor: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,500, median household income $45,351, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Candor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
