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High Shoals, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County
High Shoals, NC
At a Glance
How High Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows High Shoals's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is High Shoals a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
High Shoals residents earn a median household income of $50,893 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,856. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in High Shoals is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,037. Median rent is $937/month, with 25.1% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
High Shoals reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,415/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in High Shoals hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
High Shoals has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.