Very AffordableHigh CrimeWashington County Schools
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Plymouth is a small town of 3,315 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $24,385
and a 24.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Plymouth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Plymouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Plymouth 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: 86.7
Plymouth's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Plymouth costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Plymouth, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$649
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,385
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Plymouth's violent crime rate is 1861.8 per 100,000 residents
— 390% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1861.8 /100k
Property Crime
3502.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Plymouth is served primarily by Washington County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Plymouth, NC
National Avg
School District
Washington County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Plymouth sees average highs of 53.9°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Plymouth's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Plymouth roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,000 and median rent is $649/month.
Plymouth's violent crime rate is 1861.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3502.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Plymouth are operated by Washington County Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 5.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Plymouth, NC has a population of 3,315, a median household income of $24,385, and an unemployment rate of 24.2%.
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.
Plymouth averages 53.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Plymouth, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27962.
The population of Plymouth, North Carolina is 3,315 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Plymouth: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $93,000, median household income $24,385, crime index 361 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plymouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
