At a Glance
Median Income
$38,509
$27,266 per capita
Home Value
$130,800
Zillow: $148,116
Median Rent
$707/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
21.8% smoking rate
How Spindale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spindale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spindale 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
Spindale residents earn a median household income of $38,509 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,266. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spindale is $130,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,116. Median rent is $707/month, with 26.3% 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 1955.
Education
14.3% of adults in Spindale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spindale has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,244
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,509
Per Capita$27,266
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$2,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$707
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$148,116
Housing Units2,325
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation994 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Spindale was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.