The Town FilesConway, North Carolina
Town in Northampton County · population 752 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,000
- Household income
- $36,920
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 28.5
Conway is a town of 752 people in Northampton County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $106,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 81% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 73% of North Carolina towns.
How Conway 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 Conway is worth $106,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $36,920, which is more affordable than 82% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 43.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $594 | $969 |
| Median household income | $36,920 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 43.3% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Conway
| People | Conway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Conway
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 30, 1989 about 0.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 9, 2003.
Severe weather in Northampton County since 1996
Northampton County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Northampton County
Northampton County had 4,859 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,460 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Conway itself the ACS puts it at 19.7%.
Public schools in Conway
1 public school with 277 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Middle | 4-8 | 277 | 16.3 |
Towns near Conway
- Murfreesboro, NC7.3 mi · 2,619 people · home $158,600
- Woodland, NC7.5 mi · 557 people · home $112,500
- Boykins, VA9.7 mi · 516 people · home $192,000
- Rich Square, NC11.8 mi · 894 people · home $85,000
- Seaboard, NC12.4 mi · 542 people · home $91,500
- Aulander, NC15.9 mi · 763 people · home $128,300
- Winton, NC16.7 mi · 629 people · home $86,100
- Ahoskie, NC17.0 mi · 4,891 people · home $143,200
Conway questions
Is Conway, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conway scores better for retirees than 56% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 81%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.5).
How much does a house cost in Conway?
The median owner-occupied home in Conway is valued at $106,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,920, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Conway?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Conway get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 30, 1989. 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)