What are the schools like in Mamers, NC?

Mamers 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 Mamers?

The median household income in Mamers, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Mamers, NC?

Mamers has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Mamers, NC affordable or expensive?

Mamers's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mamers is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,700 and the median rent is $698 per month.

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

Mamers has a violent crime rate of 280.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1622.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mamers, NC a Good Place to Live?

Mamers is a small town of 668 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Mamers stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Mamers 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

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

Metric	Mamers, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$698	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mamers's violent crime rate is 280.9 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

280.9 /100k

Property Crime

1622.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mamers 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	Mamers, 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	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mamers sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mamers, NC
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.4"

Demographics

Metric	Mamers, NC	National Avg
Population	668	—
Median Age	62.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	34.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lillington, NC 7 mi Broadway, NC 7 mi Anderson Creek, NC 10 mi Buies Creek, NC 11 mi Spout Springs, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Mamers

Mamers, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27546

Mamers vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mamers, NC affordable or expensive?

Mamers's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mamers roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,700 and median rent is $698/month.

What is the crime rate in Mamers, NC?

Mamers's violent crime rate is 280.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1622.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mamers?

Public schools in Mamers 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. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mamers, NC a good place to live?

Mamers, NC has a population of 668, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Mamers?

Mamers averages 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 2.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mamers?

Mamers, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27546.

What is the population of Mamers?

The population of Mamers, North Carolina is 668 with a median age of 62.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mamers?

Key numbers for living in Mamers: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $145,700, median household income N/A, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mamers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.