Edgecombe County, North Carolina is known for its rural character, historic sites, and unique culture. It is also ranked highly by Bestplaces.net in several key metrics. The median home cost in Edgecombe County is $92,800 which is lower than the US average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of living index is 86 compared to an average of 100 for the entire US. Edgecombe also has a higher household income than the US average at $41,072 annually as opposed to the US figure of $61,937. Finally, Edgecombe County has a crime rate that is 26% lower than the national average. This makes it one of the safest places to live in North Carolina and gives it high rankings on Bestplaces’ list of counties across America.
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