North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Boiling Spring Lakes is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 6,206. Residents earn $59,750 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boiling Spring Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Boiling Spring Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boiling Spring Lakes is $59,750, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Boiling Spring Lakes is $260,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,337 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Boiling Spring Lakes is below the national average at 194 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,539 per 100,000, 30% above the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Boiling Spring Lakes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,750 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,542 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $994 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,518 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,448 |
| County GDP | $8,081M |
| Restaurants | 347 |
| Healthcare | 248 |
| Retail | 491 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,085 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $260,400 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,014 |
| Median List Price | $334,600 |
| Median List Price | $334,600 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 15.3% |
| Inventory | 85 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,337 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,085 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 248 |
| Total Violent | 193.9/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 176.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,538.8/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 335.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,115.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 88.2/100K |
| Arson | 35.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0439°N, 78.0749°W |
| County FIPS | 37019 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 248 |
| Restaurants | 347 |
| Retail Stores | 491 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |