Kittrell is a small town of 76 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $83,250
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kittrell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kittrell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kittrell 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: 91.9
Kittrell's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kittrell costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kittrell, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,200
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Kittrell's violent crime rate is 830.8 per 100,000 residents
— 119% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
830.8 /100k
Property Crime
2970.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kittrell is served primarily by Vance County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kittrell, NC
National Avg
School District
Vance County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kittrell sees average highs of 50.6°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Kittrell's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kittrell roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,100 and median rent is $1,200/month.
Kittrell's violent crime rate is 830.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2970.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kittrell are operated by Vance County Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kittrell, NC has a population of 76, a median household income of $83,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Kittrell averages 50.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kittrell, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27544.
The population of Kittrell, North Carolina is 76 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kittrell: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $98,100, median household income $83,250, crime index 188 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kittrell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
