Chimney Rock Village, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
131 Population 39/sq mi density
$67,656 Median Income $64,177 per capita
$361,100 Home Value $441,953 Zillow
$1,317 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,656 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$361,100 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chimney Rock Village, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,656
10% below
$64,177 per capita
Home Value
$361,100
28% above
Zillow: $441,953
Median Rent
$1,317/mo
13% above
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Chimney Rock Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
128%
Rent
113%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chimney Rock Village a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chimney Rock Village residents earn a median household income of $67,656 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,177. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chimney Rock Village is $361,100 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,953. Median rent is $1,317/month, with 13.5% 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 1967.

Education

33.6% of adults in Chimney Rock Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chimney Rock Village has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,656
Per Capita$64,177
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$734M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

B+
Home Value$361,100
Rent$1,317
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$441,953
Housing Units194
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation2,574 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chimney Rock Village was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.