At a Glance
Median Income
$50,893
$22,856 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
Zillow: $168,109
Median Rent
$937/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is High Shoals 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
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 4.2% (17% above 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 $168,109. 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.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population565
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,893
Per Capita$22,856
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$937
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$168,109
Housing Units287
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation735 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
High Shoals was founded in 1973.
The median home in High Shoals was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.