Cedar Rock, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
333 Population 292/sq mi density
$79,583 Median Income $57,786 per capita
$395,500 Home Value $486,218 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$395,500 home value, $1,156/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Rock, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,583
6% above
$57,786 per capita
Home Value
$395,500
40% above
Zillow: $486,218
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Cedar Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cedar Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
140%
Rent
99%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Rock a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Rock residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,786. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Rock is $395,500 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,218. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 43.8% 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 1977.

Education

39.8% of adults in Cedar Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Rock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,583
Per Capita$57,786
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$3,308M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

B+
Home Value$395,500
Rent$1,156
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$486,218
Housing Units176
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,172 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Rock was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.