Living in East Flat Rock, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Flat Rock · Census data 2020–2024
East Flat Rock has 6,323 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $59,583 (18% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $245,900, the median rent is $1,015/month.
East Flat Rock at a glance
- Population
- 6,323
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,583State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $245,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,015/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is East Flat Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Flat Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Flat Rock the median home value is $245,900, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
East Flat Rock median household income
The median household income in East Flat Rock is $59,583 and the income per person is $29,939. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in East Flat Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,336
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.78
East Flat Rock demographics
- Population
- 6,323
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 2,217
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Flat Rock ›
Education in East Flat Rock
17.3% of adults 25 and older in East Flat Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Flat Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
East Flat Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Flat Rock | 6,323 | $59,583 | $245,900 | $1,015 |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | $95,098 | $601,700 | $1,074 |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | $53,449 | $317,000 | $1,332 |
| Dana | 4,147 | $60,450 | $249,700 | $775 |
| Valley Hill | 2,675 | $86,599 | $353,100 | — |
| Saluda | 683 | $52,137 | $372,400 | $1,263 |
| Laurel Park | 2,408 | $90,000 | $433,100 | $1,418 |
| Balfour | 1,134 | $70,116 | $292,600 | $591 |
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What is the median household income in East Flat Rock, NC?
The median household income in East Flat Rock is $59,583, 18% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Flat Rock?
The median home value in East Flat Rock is $245,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in East Flat Rock?
The median gross rent in East Flat Rock is $1,015 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is East Flat Rock, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in East Flat Rock?
The median age in East Flat Rock is 36.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in East Flat Rock?
The average commute to work in East Flat Rock is 18 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Flat Rock?
The unemployment rate in East Flat Rock is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Flat Rock?
17.3% of adults in East Flat Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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