Cherryville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,154 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$58,701 Median Income $30,103 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $250,712 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
173 Violent Crime/100K 2,444 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,701 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherryville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,701
22% below
$30,103 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
30% below
Zillow: $250,712
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
54% below
2,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Cherryville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
70%
Rent
82%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherryville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cherryville residents earn a median household income of $58,701 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,103. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherryville is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,712. Median rent is $948/month, with 24.1% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Cherryville reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,444/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Cherryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherryville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,154
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,701
Per Capita$30,103
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$948
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$250,712
Housing Units2,708
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent173/100K
Property2,444/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation945 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cherryville was founded in 1792.
The median home in Cherryville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.