Shannon is a small town of 245 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $28,359
.
Strengths:
Shannon stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shannon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shannon 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 Shannon metro area.
Metric
Shannon, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,359
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Shannon'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
Shannon is served primarily by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shannon, NC
National Avg
School District
Public Schools of Robeson County
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Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shannon sees average highs of 52.9°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Shannon has a median home value of $85,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $28,359.
Shannon'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.
Public schools in Shannon are operated by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 5.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shannon, NC has a population of 245, a median household income of $28,359, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Shannon averages 52.9°F in January and 89.5°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).
The population of Shannon, North Carolina is 245 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shannon: median home $85,800, median household income $28,359, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shannon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
