What are the schools like in Cricket, NC?

School district data for Cricket is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cricket?

The median household income in Cricket, NC is $45,536 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Cricket, NC?

Cricket has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Cricket, NC affordable or expensive?

Cricket's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cricket is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $136,400 and the median rent is $902 per month.

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

Cricket has a violent crime rate of 225.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1252.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cricket, NC a Good Place to Live?

Cricket is a small town of 2,491 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $45,536 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Cricket stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cricket is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cricket 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: 91.2

Cricket's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cricket costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cricket, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$136,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,536	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cricket's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

225.1 /100k

Property Crime

1252.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cricket, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cricket sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cricket, NC
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cricket, NC	National Avg
Population	2,491	—
Median Age	28.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilkesboro, NC 2 mi Millers Creek, NC 3 mi Fairplains, NC 3 mi North Wilkesboro, NC 3 mi Mulberry, NC 4 mi

Cricket vs Other Cities

Cricket, NC vs Wilkesboro, NC Cricket, NC vs Millers Creek, NC Cricket, NC vs Fairplains, NC Cricket, NC vs North Wilkesboro, NC Cricket, NC vs Mulberry, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cricket, NC affordable or expensive?

Cricket's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cricket roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $136,400 and median rent is $902/month.

What is the crime rate in Cricket, NC?

Cricket's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cricket?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cricket, NC a good place to live?

Cricket, NC has a population of 2,491, a median household income of $45,536, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Cricket?

Cricket averages 48.2°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cricket?

The population of Cricket, North Carolina is 2,491 with a median age of 28.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cricket?

Key numbers for living in Cricket: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $136,400, median household income $45,536, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cricket side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.