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Bostic, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
Bostic, NC
At a Glance
How Bostic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bostic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bostic a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bostic residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,195. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bostic is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,224. Median rent is $836/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bostic reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,067/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Bostic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bostic has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.