The Town FilesChocowinity, North Carolina
Town in Beaufort County · population 722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,300
- Household income
- $41,382
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 36.1
Chocowinity is a town of 722 people in Beaufort County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $114,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 97% of North Carolina towns, more seaside character than 90% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of North Carolina towns.
How Chocowinity ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chocowinity is worth $114,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $41,382, which is more affordable than 85% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $794 a month. 46.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chocowinity | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $794 | $969 |
| Median household income | $41,382 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.5% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chocowinity
| People | Chocowinity | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 89.5% |
Weather in Chocowinity
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chocowinity since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 25, 2014 about 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 28, 2007.
Severe weather in Beaufort County since 1996
Beaufort County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Beaufort County
Beaufort County had 15,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,313 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Chocowinity itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Chocowinity
3 public schools with 1,290 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocowinity Primary | PK-4 | 471 | 13.5 |
| Southside High | 9-12 | 433 | 13.5 |
| Chocowinity Middle | 5-8 | 386 | 16.1 |
Towns near Chocowinity
- Cypress Landing, NC2.9 mi · 1,257 people · home $440,000
- Washington, NC4.6 mi · 9,875 people · home $206,800
- River Road, NC6.4 mi · 4,048 people · home $232,800
- Vanceboro, NC14.9 mi · 869 people · home $148,400
- Greenville, NC16.4 mi · 87,521 people · home $233,500
- Winterville, NC16.8 mi · 10,462 people · home $245,100
- Ayden, NC18.0 mi · 4,977 people · home $182,400
- Grifton, NC21.3 mi · 2,448 people · home $152,700
Chocowinity questions
Is Chocowinity, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chocowinity scores better for retirees than 12% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 23%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Chocowinity?
The median owner-occupied home in Chocowinity is valued at $114,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,382, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $794 a month.
What is the weather like in Chocowinity?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Chocowinity get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chocowinity since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 25, 2014. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)