North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Flat Rock is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,141. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Flat Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Flat Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Flat Rock is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Flat Rock is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Flat Rock enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,188 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,950 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,120 |
| County GDP | $6,372M |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Healthcare | 324 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $451,744 |
| Median List Price | $762,500 |
| Median List Price | $762,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $261 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 45 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,875/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.1 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2668°N, 82.4516°W |
| County FIPS | 37089 |
Winner: Republican by 14.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |