At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$34,131 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $115,456
Median Rent
$675/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
23.4% smoking rate
How Hanging Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanging Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanging Rock 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
Hanging Rock residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,131. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 788 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanging Rock is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,456. Median rent is $675/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
7.9% of adults in Hanging Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanging Rock has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$34,131
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$675
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$115,456
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation545 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanging Rock was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.