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Pitt County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade C+
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Pitt County is located in North Carolina with a population of 170,600. Pitt County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Pitt County, most residents own their homes. In Pitt County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many families and young professionals live in Pitt County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Pitt County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$153,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$846
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    419.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    36.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    150.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    769.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,598.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    105.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    17%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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