Median Age
25 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 46% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
5%
Buies Creek
Buies Creek, NC Area Guide
The quaint home of Campbell University
College Town
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University
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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The proud home to Campbell University, a private institution, Buies Creek boasts a college-town vibe. But renters other than college students and faculty will find what they’re looking for in this small town. Excellent public schools like Buies Creek Elementary and affordable rentals are major perks for renters in the area. Residents enjoy the restaurants, coffee shops, golf courses, and peaceful atmosphere that accompanies life in Buies Creek. Though the area is somewhat secluded, major roadways are nearby, providing easy access into bigger cities like Raleigh and Fayetteville. For outdoor adventure, check out nearby Raven Rock State Park to enjoy fishing, hiking, canoeing, and camping by the Cape Fear River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,571
Average: $40,257
Education
1,063
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
918
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buies Creek has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
77%
Non-Renters
23%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buies Creek, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Fear River Trail Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
- Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.