Rural Hall is a small town of 3,376 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $56,037
and a 13.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rural Hall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rural Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rural Hall 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: 91.4
Rural Hall's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rural Hall costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rural Hall, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$963
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,037
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Rural Hall's violent crime rate is 624.1 per 100,000 residents
— 64% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
624.1 /100k
Property Crime
2570.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rural Hall is served primarily by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rural Hall, NC
National Avg
School District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
44
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
18
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rural Hall sees average highs of 47.5°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Rural Hall's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rural Hall roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,700 and median rent is $963/month.
Rural Hall's violent crime rate is 624.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2570.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rural Hall are operated by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
The district has 44 elementary, 17 middle, and 18 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rural Hall, NC has a population of 3,376, a median household income of $56,037, and an unemployment rate of 13.4%.
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.
Rural Hall averages 47.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rural Hall, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27045.
The population of Rural Hall, North Carolina is 3,376 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rural Hall: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $170,700, median household income $56,037, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rural Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
