What are the schools like in Rex, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Rex?

The median household income in Rex, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Rex, NC?

Rex has an average high temperature of 54.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Rex, NC affordable or expensive?

Rex has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rex, NC?

Rex has a violent crime rate of 1055.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3669.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rex, NC a Good Place to Live?

Rex is a small town of 42 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Rex's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rex is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rex city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Rex metro area.

Metric	Rex, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Rex'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

Metric	Rex, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	19.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rex sees average highs of 54.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rex, NC
Average High — January	54.0°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rex, NC	National Avg
Population	42	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lumber Bridge, NC 3 mi Rennert, NC 3 mi Parkton, NC 4 mi St. Pauls, NC 5 mi Shannon, NC 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Rex

Rex, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28378

Rex vs Other Cities

Rex, NC vs Lumber Bridge, NC Rex, NC vs Rennert, NC Rex, NC vs Parkton, NC Rex, NC vs St. Pauls, NC Rex, NC vs Shannon, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rex, NC affordable or expensive?

Rex has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Rex, NC?

Rex'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.

What are the schools like in Rex?

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

Is Rex, NC a good place to live?

Rex, NC has a population of 42, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Rex?

Rex averages 54.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rex?

Rex, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28378.

What is the population of Rex?

The population of Rex, North Carolina is 42. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rex?

Key numbers for living in Rex: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rex side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.