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Carthage

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in North Carolina
  • 12 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Carthage is a town in North Carolina with a population of 2,580. Carthage is in Moore County. Living in Carthage offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Carthage and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Carthage are above average.
    Population
    2,580

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $705
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      361.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      125.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      683.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,170.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      361.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

      Working in Carthage

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $36,354
      National
      $55,322
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      Carthage Reviews

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      Schools are not very good, but they're some of the best public schools as compared to other surrounding areas. It's good for raising a family, a good small town, but has far to go. Growth is hindered by people who want things to stay a certain way or are afraid of "riff-raff" entering in. However, it's a very safe and peaceful place, and for the most part people are friendly. Good place, but if you have the option of moving to a different state or area within the state, look into that first. If you're going to be stuck in this area, then I recommend!
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      Carthage nc is your typical small highway town. Always has transfer trucks including smelly chicken trucks coming and going between the plant and the farms. There is no activities to do, besides sit at the gas station and talk with friends. There is very little youth here and the ones that are around all seem to have a criminal record. It is very hard to live healthy and be active here because of all the big roads. It is farm country that was intersected by us hw 15/501 , and 24. Closest entertainment id 50 min away min.
      In my neighborhood the cops drive through three times a day. Do not let this scare you, we never have breakins or other safety concerns thanks to the large police presence. Our schools even have their own police force. This makes sure that there are individuals at every school ready to protect the students. The neighboring town, Pinehurst, was even voted at the safest place to live North Carolina.