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Retirement community in Reidsville, North Carolina

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Reidsville, North Carolina Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Reidsville, North Carolina at a Glance

Median Home Price
$141,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; limited pension exclusion.
Avg January Low
32.4°F
Cost of Living Index
94 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
72 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Reidsville, North Carolina, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
94 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$35,061High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Reidsville's cost of living is 6% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$141,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$737High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
50.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Reidsville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$306

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$344

Median home price used: $141,200

Median rent reference: $737 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
64.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Reidsville scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; limited pension exclusion.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

North Carolina has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.Read more in our detailed North Carolina tax guide.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
91.3°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
32.4°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
42.5"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
300 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 300 sunny days a year and an average January low of 32.4°F, Reidsville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
93.1 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
59.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
14,526High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
42.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
22.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
4.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
50.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
37.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Reidsville

What is the cost of living in Reidsville, North Carolina for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 94, roughly 6% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $141,200.

Does North Carolina tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For North Carolina residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; limited pension exclusion.

What is the climate like in Reidsville, North Carolina?▾

Reidsville, North Carolina has January average low around 32°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Reidsville, North Carolina?▾

Reidsville scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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