North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Troutman is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,813. Residents earn $76,389 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Troutman receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Troutman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Troutman is $76,389, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Troutman is $349,100, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Troutman is below the national average at 161 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,297 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Troutman enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,389 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,217 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,184 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,123 |
| County GDP | $13,548M |
| Restaurants | 415 |
| Healthcare | 537 |
| Retail | 676 |
| Manufacturing | 296 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.33% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
| Census Median | $349,100 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $392,270 |
| Median List Price | $364,000 |
| Median List Price | $364,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.3% |
| Inventory | 99 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,045 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,990 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.33% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,077/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Total Violent | 160.8/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.2/100K |
| Robbery | 40.2/100K |
| Assault | 80.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,297.2/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,045.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,131.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 120.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7005°N, 80.8877°W |
| County FIPS | 37097 |
Winner: Republican by 32.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.7% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Restaurants | 415 |
| Retail Stores | 676 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |