Vanceboro is a small town of 958 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $38,646
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vanceboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vanceboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vanceboro 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: 89.9
Vanceboro's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vanceboro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vanceboro, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$566
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,646
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vanceboro's violent crime rate is 240.8 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
240.8 /100k
Property Crime
1259.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vanceboro is served primarily by Craven County Board of Education.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vanceboro, NC
National Avg
School District
Craven County Board of Education
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vanceboro sees average highs of 55.1°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Vanceboro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vanceboro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,900 and median rent is $566/month.
Vanceboro's violent crime rate is 240.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1259.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vanceboro are operated by Craven County Board of Education.
The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vanceboro, NC has a population of 958, a median household income of $38,646, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Vanceboro averages 55.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vanceboro, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28586.
The population of Vanceboro, North Carolina is 958 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vanceboro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $135,900, median household income $38,646, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vanceboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
