At a Glance
Median Income
$103,981
$61,209 per capita
Home Value
$563,600
Zillow: $452,830
Median Rent
$971/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
23.0% smoking rate
How Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flat Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flat Rock a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $103,981 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,209. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Flat Rock is $563,600 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,830. Median rent is $971/month, with 25.5% 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 1992.
Education
65.1% of adults in Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population3,502
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,981
Per Capita$61,209
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B+
Home Value$563,600
Rent$971
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$452,830
Housing Units2,199
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
Elevation2,539 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Flat Rock was built in 1992.
27.3% work from home.
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.