What are the schools like in Winterville, NC?

Winterville is served primarily by Winterville Charter Academy. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.

What is the median household income in Winterville?

The median household income in Winterville, NC is $82,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Winterville, NC?

Winterville has an average high temperature of 53.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

Winterville, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Winterville, NC affordable or expensive?

Winterville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winterville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,600 and the median rent is $879 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winterville, NC?

Winterville has a violent crime rate of 82.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 723.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winterville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Winterville is a small city of 10,510 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $82,969 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Winterville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winterville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winterville 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: 91.6

Winterville's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winterville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winterville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winterville's violent crime rate is 82.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.4 /100k

Property Crime

723.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Winterville is served primarily by Winterville Charter Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winterville, NC	National Avg
School District	Winterville Charter Academy	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winterville sees average highs of 53.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winterville, NC
Average High — January	53.2°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Winterville, NC	National Avg
Population	10,510	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	36.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ayden, NC 4 mi Greenville, NC 5 mi Simpson, NC 8 mi Bell Arthur, NC 8 mi Grifton, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Winterville

Winterville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28590

Winterville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winterville, NC affordable or expensive?

Winterville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winterville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,600 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Winterville, NC?

Winterville's violent crime rate is 82.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winterville?

Public schools in Winterville are operated by Winterville Charter Academy. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winterville, NC a good place to live?

Winterville, NC has a population of 10,510, a median household income of $82,969, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Winterville?

Winterville averages 53.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winterville?

Winterville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28590.

What is the population of Winterville?

The population of Winterville, North Carolina is 10,510 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winterville?

Key numbers for living in Winterville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $198,600, median household income $82,969, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winterville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.