What are the schools like in Yanceyville, NC?

Yanceyville is served primarily by Caswell County Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Yanceyville?

The median household income in Yanceyville, NC is $26,693 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Yanceyville, NC?

Yanceyville has an average high temperature of 48.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Yanceyville, NC affordable or expensive?

Yanceyville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yanceyville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,300 and the median rent is $530 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Yanceyville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Yanceyville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Yanceyville is a small town of 2,576 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $26,693 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Yanceyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Yanceyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yanceyville 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: 86.9

Yanceyville's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yanceyville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yanceyville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$530	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,693	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Yanceyville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Yanceyville is served primarily by Caswell County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yanceyville, NC	National Avg
School District	Caswell County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yanceyville sees average highs of 48.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 8.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yanceyville, NC
Average High — January	48.6°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	8.8"

Demographics

Metric	Yanceyville, NC	National Avg
Population	2,576	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	58.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milton, NC 11 mi Ruffin, NC 12 mi Danville, VA 13 mi Altamahaw, NC 18 mi Mount Hermon, VA 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Yanceyville

Yanceyville, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

27379 27212

Yanceyville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yanceyville, NC affordable or expensive?

Yanceyville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yanceyville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,300 and median rent is $530/month.

What is the crime rate in Yanceyville, NC?

Crime data for Yanceyville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Yanceyville?

Public schools in Yanceyville are operated by Caswell County Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yanceyville, NC a good place to live?

Yanceyville, NC has a population of 2,576, a median household income of $26,693, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Yanceyville?

Yanceyville averages 48.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 8.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yanceyville?

Yanceyville, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 27379, 27212.

What is the population of Yanceyville?

The population of Yanceyville, North Carolina is 2,576 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yanceyville?

Key numbers for living in Yanceyville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $134,300, median household income $26,693, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yanceyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.