What are the schools like in Coats, NC?

Coats is served primarily by Harnett County Schools. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Coats?

The median household income in Coats, NC is $42,566 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Coats, NC?

Coats has an average high temperature of 54.5°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

Coats, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Coats, NC affordable or expensive?

Coats's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coats is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,400 and the median rent is $884 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coats, NC?

Coats has a violent crime rate of 217.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2043.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coats, NC a Good Place to Live?

Coats is a small town of 2,324 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $42,566 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Coats stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coats is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coats 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: 91.4

Coats's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coats costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coats, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$884	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,566	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Coats's violent crime rate is 217.4 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.4 /100k

Property Crime

2043.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Coats is served primarily by Harnett County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coats, NC	National Avg
School District	Harnett County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coats sees average highs of 54.5°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coats, NC
Average High — January	54.5°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Coats, NC	National Avg
Population	2,324	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buies Creek, NC 4 mi Erwin, NC 6 mi Dunn, NC 7 mi Benson, NC 7 mi Lillington, NC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Coats

Coats, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27521

Coats vs Other Cities

Coats, NC vs Buies Creek, NC Coats, NC vs Erwin, NC Coats, NC vs Dunn, NC Coats, NC vs Benson, NC Coats, NC vs Lillington, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coats, NC affordable or expensive?

Coats's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coats roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,400 and median rent is $884/month.

What is the crime rate in Coats, NC?

Coats's violent crime rate is 217.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2043.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coats?

Public schools in Coats are operated by Harnett County Schools. The district has 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coats, NC a good place to live?

Coats, NC has a population of 2,324, a median household income of $42,566, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Coats?

Coats averages 54.5°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coats?

Coats, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27521.

What is the population of Coats?

The population of Coats, North Carolina is 2,324 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coats?

Key numbers for living in Coats: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $120,400, median household income $42,566, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coats side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.