In Caldwell, North Carolina, the median home price is $238,061; median household income is $56,425; the population is 80,536; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 169.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Caldwell at a glance
Population
80,536
Median Household Income
$56,425
Typical Home Value
$238,061
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
169.5
Avg Commute Time
25.9
About Caldwell
Caldwell has a population of 80,536. The median home value is $238,061, 31% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $56,425 (22% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Lenoir, Lovelady, and Lower Creek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Caldwell
13 towns, by population.
Caldwell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Caldwell?
- Caldwell has a population of 80,536 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Caldwell?
- The median home value in Caldwell is $238,061. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Caldwell?
- Median household income in Caldwell is $56,425 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Caldwell in?
- Caldwell is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Caldwell?
- Caldwell contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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