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Living in Four Oaks, NC
Explore Four Oaks and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Four Oaks at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,459
Median Household Income$72,826
Median Home Value$253,700
Median Gross Rent$1,081
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment8.3%
Work From Home6.3%
Homeownership50.1%
Housing Vacancy12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Four Oaks is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Four Oaks and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Four Oaks
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$253,700
Median Gross Rent$1,081
Homeownership50.1%
Housing Vacancy12.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Four Oaks, NC
Median Household Income$72,826
Unemployment8.3%
Work From Home6.3%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Four Oaks and how households are structured
Population2,459
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.5
Four Oaks is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Four Oaks
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Four Oaks point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.7°F
Average Winter Low31.4°F
Annual Rainfall49.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Four Oaks
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Four Oaks is located in Johnston County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Johnston County.
County Intelligence
Four Oaks & Johnston County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Four Oaks is located in Johnston County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Four Oaks.
Current NarrowTheList data for Four Oaks shows a population of about 2,459. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Johnston County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Four Oaks.
For someone considering a move to Four Oaks, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.