What are the schools like in Patterson Springs, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Patterson Springs?

The median household income in Patterson Springs, NC is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Patterson Springs, NC?

Patterson Springs has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Patterson Springs, NC affordable or expensive?

Patterson Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Patterson Springs is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,500 and the median rent is $910 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Patterson Springs, NC?

Patterson Springs has a violent crime rate of 500.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1466.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Patterson Springs, NC a Good Place to Live?

Patterson Springs is a small town of 854 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $43,750 and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Patterson Springs 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 Patterson Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Patterson Springs 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: 89.9

Patterson Springs's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Patterson Springs costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Patterson Springs, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Patterson Springs's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

500.3 /100k

Property Crime

1466.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Patterson Springs, 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	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Patterson Springs sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 4.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Patterson Springs, NC
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	4.0"

Demographics

Metric	Patterson Springs, NC	National Avg
Population	854	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Earl, NC 3 mi Shelby, NC 4 mi Light Oak, NC 4 mi Grover, NC 5 mi Blacksburg, SC 8 mi

Patterson Springs vs Other Cities

Patterson Springs, NC vs Earl, NC Patterson Springs, NC vs Shelby, NC Patterson Springs, NC vs Light Oak, NC Patterson Springs, NC vs Grover, NC Patterson Springs, NC vs Blacksburg, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patterson Springs, NC affordable or expensive?

Patterson Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Patterson Springs roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,500 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Patterson Springs, NC?

Patterson Springs's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1466.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Patterson Springs?

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

Is Patterson Springs, NC a good place to live?

Patterson Springs, NC has a population of 854, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. 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 Patterson Springs?

Patterson Springs averages 52.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 4.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Patterson Springs?

The population of Patterson Springs, North Carolina is 854 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Patterson Springs?

Key numbers for living in Patterson Springs: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $103,500, median household income $43,750, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Patterson Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.