Vass is a small town of 1,276 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vass stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vass is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vass 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: 93.0
Vass's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vass costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vass, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$246,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$780
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Vass's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.6 /100k
Property Crime
1183.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vass is served primarily by Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vass, NC
National Avg
School District
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vass sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Vass's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vass roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $246,600 and median rent is $780/month.
Vass's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vass are operated by Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vass, NC has a population of 1,276, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Vass averages 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vass, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28394.
The population of Vass, North Carolina is 1,276 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vass: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $246,600, median household income $59,375, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vass side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
