The Town FilesEfland, North Carolina
Community in Orange County · population 852 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,600
- Household income
- $65,735
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 30.7
Efland is a community of 852 people in Orange County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $234,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 88% of North Carolina towns, better for families than 70% of North Carolina towns.
How Efland 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 Efland is worth $234,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $65,735, which is more affordable than 57% of North Carolina towns. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Efland | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $65,735 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Efland
| People | Efland | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 34.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.0% | — |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 89.5% |
Weather in Efland
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Efland since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 23, 1992 about 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 14, 1967.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 11, 2025 | Tropical Depression | DR-4889: Tropical Depression Chantal |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 78,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,229 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Efland itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Efland
2 public schools with 965 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | PK-5 | 550 | 14.1 |
| Gravelly Hill Middle | 6-8 | 415 | 13.0 |
Towns near Efland
- Hillsborough, NC4.1 mi · 9,660 people · home $460,100
- Mebane, NC5.9 mi · 17,797 people · home $338,900
- Woodlawn, NC7.4 mi · 912 people · home $327,600
- Green Level, NC10.1 mi · 3,152 people · home $168,400
- Haw River, NC10.5 mi · 2,252 people · home $162,400
- Swepsonville, NC10.9 mi · 2,445 people · home $311,200
- Saxapahaw, NC11.6 mi · 1,671 people · home $194,000
- Carrboro, NC11.6 mi · 21,295 people · home $539,400
Efland questions
Is Efland, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Efland scores better for retirees than 1% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 57%. 9.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.7).
How much does a house cost in Efland?
The median owner-occupied home in Efland is valued at $234,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,735, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Efland?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Efland get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Efland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 23, 1992. 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)