Pembroke 51 Poor
Pembroke Livability #699 ranked city in North Carolina#25,056 ranked city in the USARanks better than 14% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Pembroke

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Pembroke?

Located in the state of North Carolina, Pembroke is a small-sized city with a population of 2,997 residents. If you are a young adult or student, you might be pleased to know that the average age of all Pembroke residents is 22. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 26% of the Pembroke population is married. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Pembroke is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 15 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Pembroke could be a positive experience compared to other cities in North Carolina if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, employment, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Pembroke and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Pembroke to North Carolina and the national average.

Pembroke, NC receives 52 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #681 in North Carolina and #24,591 in the USA. This score ranks well below the national average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. There are some categories that Pembroke scores poorly for, including: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F), employment (F) and housing (D-). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

Pembroke real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Pembroke. Median real estate prices in Pembroke come in at $88,800, which is 43.5% lower than the North Carolina average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Pembroke, the home price to income ratio is 4.1, which is 24.2% higher than the North Carolina average.

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      Pembroke transportation information

      Statistic Pembroke North Carolina National
      Average one way commute15min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.7%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.5%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.0%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.1%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Pembroke, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).