Stedman is a small town of 1,479 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $98,615
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stedman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stedman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stedman 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
Stedman's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stedman costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stedman, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,615
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Stedman's violent crime rate is 431.6 per 100,000 residents
— 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
431.6 /100k
Property Crime
2051.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stedman is served primarily by Cumberland County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stedman, NC
National Avg
School District
Cumberland County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
51
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
18
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stedman sees average highs of 54.1°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Stedman's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stedman roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,900 and median rent is $1,565/month.
Stedman's violent crime rate is 431.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2051.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stedman are operated by Cumberland County Schools.
The district has 51 elementary, 17 middle, and 18 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stedman, NC has a population of 1,479, a median household income of $98,615, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Stedman averages 54.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stedman, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28391.
The population of Stedman, North Carolina is 1,479 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stedman: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $181,900, median household income $98,615, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stedman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
