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Winterville.
About
Life in Winterville
Winterville is a community of 10,624 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $82,783, median rent runs about $1,534 per month, and median home values are around $245,100. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Winterville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Winterville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Winterville, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (30.6%), and 1.9% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Winterville
In Winterville, rent runs 25% above the NC average, and home values are 15% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $278,365 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Winterville
Unemployment in Pitt County, which includes Winterville, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Winterville: Pitt County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pitt County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Winterville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.6 min avg
How Winterville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Winterville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV)
Regional airport · few flights41k passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Winterville runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
172.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
763.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Winterville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pitt County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pitt County, which includes Winterville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pitt County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pitt County, which includes Winterville, is typically good — 321 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
321
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pitt County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Winterville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 33°F | 3.91" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.35" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.22" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.81" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.87" |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 6.01" |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 7.33" |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Winterville
Uninsured
10.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Winterville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ecu Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Greenville
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Greenville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Winterville
Winterville's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Winterville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,896 students · in-state tuition $7,438 · 66% graduate · median earnings $60,387 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cape Lookout National Seashore, 77 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Winterville
Winterville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cape Lookout National Seashore (77 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
77 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
84 mi awayCape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore
99 mi awayFort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Winterville
Winterville Public Library
2613 Railroad St, Winterville
Cities Near Winterville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Winterville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Winterville FAQ
Is Winterville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Winterville's median rent is $1,534/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,193/year. Median home value is $245,100.
Is Winterville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Winterville's violent crime rate was 173 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 764 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Winterville, North Carolina?⌄
Pitt County, which includes Winterville, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Winterville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Winterville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,534/month and median household income is $83,193/year. The median home value is $245,100. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Winterville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Winterville is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from