Moravian Falls is a small town of 1,023 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $52,217
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moravian Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moravian Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moravian Falls 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: 90.2
Moravian Falls's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moravian Falls costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moravian Falls, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$190,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$646
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,217
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moravian Falls'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
Moravian Falls is served primarily by Wilkes County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moravian Falls, NC
National Avg
School District
Wilkes County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moravian Falls sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Moravian Falls's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moravian Falls roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $190,400 and median rent is $646/month.
Moravian Falls'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.
Public schools in Moravian Falls are operated by Wilkes County Schools.
The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moravian Falls, NC has a population of 1,023, a median household income of $52,217, 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.
Moravian Falls averages 49.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches
with about 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moravian Falls, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28654.
The population of Moravian Falls, North Carolina is 1,023 with a median age of 57.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moravian Falls: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $190,400, median household income $52,217, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moravian Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
