Cliffside, NC

North Carolina

Cliffside is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 630.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
630 Population 270/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $27,695 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Cliffside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population630
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$27,695
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$6,025M
Commute16 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation843 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Libraries3

Is Cliffside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cliffside receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cliffside has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Cliffside enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cliffside has a population of 630 with a density of 270 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 6.5% Black.

Population

630
Total Population
270
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.6%
Female 34.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cliffside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cliffside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cliffside is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Cliffside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$27,695
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$58,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,287
County GDP$6,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants181
Healthcare226
Retail388
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,265
7% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.3 min
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,265
7% below US avg
In Cliffside, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cliffside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access64.3%
Healthcare Facilities226

Crime Rates: Cliffside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Cliffside has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates35.2480°N, 81.7653°W
County FIPS37045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.2%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 35 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density270/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities226
Restaurants181
Retail Stores388

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.3 min
Work from Home13.6%

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