At a Glance
Median Income
$57,375
$29,830 per capita
Home Value
$238,300
Zillow: $277,782
Median Rent
$811/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.1% smoking rate
How Conover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conover residents earn a median household income of $57,375 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,830. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conover is $238,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,782. Median rent is $811/month, with 28.6% 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 1990.
Education
23.2% of adults in Conover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conover 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 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,491
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,375
Per Capita$29,830
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$238,300
Rent$811
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$277,782
Housing Units3,552
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,037 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Conover was founded in 1876.
The median home in Conover was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.