Parkton is a small town of 451 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $54,063
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Parkton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Parkton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Parkton 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: 92.9
Parkton's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Parkton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Parkton, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,083
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Parkton's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents
— 178% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1055.7 /100k
Property Crime
3669.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Parkton is served primarily by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Parkton, NC
National Avg
School District
Public Schools of Robeson County
—
Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Parkton sees average highs of 54.0°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Parkton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Parkton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,700 and median rent is $1,083/month.
Parkton's violent crime rate is 1055.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3669.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Parkton are operated by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Parkton, NC has a population of 451, a median household income of $54,063, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Parkton averages 54.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Parkton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28371.
The population of Parkton, North Carolina is 451 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Parkton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $141,700, median household income $54,063, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parkton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
