Wentworth is a small town of 2,664 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $71,806
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wentworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wentworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wentworth 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: 92.7
Wentworth's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wentworth costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wentworth, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$932
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Wentworth's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
217.6 /100k
Property Crime
1772.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wentworth is served primarily by Rockingham County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wentworth, NC
National Avg
School District
Rockingham County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wentworth sees average highs of 48.0°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Wentworth's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wentworth roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,700 and median rent is $932/month.
Wentworth's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1772.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wentworth are operated by Rockingham County Schools.
The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wentworth, NC has a population of 2,664, a median household income of $71,806, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Wentworth averages 48.0°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Wentworth, North Carolina is 2,664 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wentworth: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $161,700, median household income $71,806, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wentworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
