East Flat Rock, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,468 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$59,679 Median Income $28,609 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $291,924 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,679 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $977/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

East Flat Rock, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,679
21% below
$28,609 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
26% below
Zillow: $291,924
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How East Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
74%
Rent
84%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Flat Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $59,679 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,609. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Flat Rock is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,924. Median rent is $977/month, with 25.0% 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 1982.

Education

16.9% of adults in East Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Flat Rock has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,468
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,679
Per Capita$28,609
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$977
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$291,924
Housing Units2,060
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
Elevation2,180 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in East Flat Rock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.