Cliffside, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

630 Population 270/sq mi density

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

Cliffside, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

29% below

94.8% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

8.6% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

35.8%

12% above

18.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

59°F

How Cliffside Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

69%

Bachelor's

71%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cliffside a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

24.0% of adults in Cliffside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population630

Median Age50.6 yrs

Density270/mi²

Male / Female66% / 34%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans4.6%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$27,695

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty8.6%

County GDP$6,025M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership91.0%

Zillow$179,834

Housing Units282

Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity35.8%

Diabetes9.8%

Smoking18.3%

Heart Disease6.1%

Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Rain51.7 in/yr

Elevation843 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.0%

High School+94.8%

Graduate+3.6%

School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%

Commute16 min

Broadband71.2%

Internet Speed168 Mbps

EV Stations3

Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cliffside was built in 1986.

The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (35 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

20.8% 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.