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Vass, NC


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Vass, North Carolina

Vass, North Carolina, in Moore county, is 26 miles NW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 750.

The People and Families of Vass

In Vass, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vass had a median family income of $33,250. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Vass.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Vass favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,025. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Vass Housing

Vass has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Vass, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Vass -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Vass strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVass Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Vass Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Vass Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Vass Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vass, NC

Comparing Vass to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime48
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