Peletier is a small town of 749 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $45,781
and a 15.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Peletier stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peletier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Peletier 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: 92.8
Peletier's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Peletier costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Peletier, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,781
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Peletier's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.6 /100k
Property Crime
862.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Peletier is served primarily by Onslow County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Peletier, NC
National Avg
School District
Onslow County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Peletier sees average highs of 54.3°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 61.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Peletier's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Peletier roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,600 and median rent is $1,091/month.
Peletier's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Peletier are operated by Onslow County Schools.
The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Peletier, NC has a population of 749, a median household income of $45,781, and an unemployment rate of 15.3%.
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.
Peletier averages 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.6 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Peletier, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28584.
The population of Peletier, North Carolina is 749 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Peletier: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $136,600, median household income $45,781, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peletier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.