Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Tarboro
Tarboro, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$908
Population
11,426
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Enjoy tranquil living in a convenient, riverside locale
Suburban
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Riverside
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Historic
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Laidback
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Charming
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Scenic
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Situated on the banks of the Tar River, about 15 miles east of Rocky Mount, Tarboro is a peaceful small town with a rich heritage. Tarboro contains the second oldest legislated town common in the nation, spanning 15 acres of tall canopied oak trees and decorated war memorials. The Town Common also serves as the gateway to Tarboro’s 45-block Historic District, the largest official historic district in North Carolina.
Tarboro is home to a close-knit community, which comes together for a wide variety of annual events such as the Great Tarboro Art Bazaar, A Tar River Christmas, Blount-Bridgers Historical Gardens Annual Symposium, Happening on the Common, and much more.
The lush surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation near Tarboro. Residents and visitors enjoy acres of parks and walking trails, access to golf courses, fishing and kayaking on the Tar River, and numerous athletic fields and courts in Tarboro.
Raleigh is just an hour’s drive away while the beaches on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are about a two-hour drive away from Tarboro. Getting around from Tarboro is simple with access to U.S. 64 and U.S. 258.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,445
Average: $65,175
Education
2,611
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,818
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tarboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tarboro, NC is $908 for one bedroom, $865 for two bedrooms, and $1,105 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tarboro has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$908/month
326 Sq Ft
House
$1,055/month
722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tarboro, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
571 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
407 Students
North East Carolina Preparatory
Public
Grades PK-12
909 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
219 Students
Public
Grades 4-6
321 Students
Public
Grades K-8
571 Students
North East Carolina Preparatory
Public
Grades PK-12
909 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
353 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
189 Students
North East Carolina Preparatory
Public
Grades PK-12
909 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
229 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
518 Students
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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.