At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$12,734 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
Zillow: $196,468
Median Rent
$936/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
21.7% smoking rate
How Polkton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polkton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Polkton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Polkton residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,734. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polkton is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,468. Median rent is $936/month, with 27.8% 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 1991.
Education
2.3% of adults in Polkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polkton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,759
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$12,734
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$936
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$196,468
Housing Units471
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation274 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Polkton was founded in 1875.
The median home in Polkton was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.