Living in Hot Springs, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hot Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Hot Springs has 567 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $44,688 (38% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $179,200, the median rent is $521/month.
Hot Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hot Springs at a glance
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $44,688State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $179,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $521/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hot Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hot Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hot Springs the median home value is $179,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $521 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Hot Springs median household income
The median household income in Hot Springs is $44,688 and the income per person is $31,036. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Hot Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 310
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.34
Hot Springs demographics
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hot Springs ›
Education in Hot Springs
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Hot Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hot Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Hot Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 567 | $44,688 | $179,200 | $521 |
| Marshall | 961 | $56,728 | $282,100 | $733 |
| Mars Hill | 3,025 | $81,429 | $294,700 | $1,043 |
| Parrottsville | 374 | $48,452 | $134,400 | $806 |
| Greeneville | 15,646 | $49,889 | $227,400 | $650 |
| Tusculum | 3,337 | $70,694 | $267,500 | $841 |
| Weaverville | 4,687 | $88,221 | $463,700 | $1,783 |
| Newport | 6,881 | $31,250 | $133,500 | $720 |
| Woodfin | 8,048 | $71,384 | $366,700 | $1,546 |
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Hot Springs ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hot Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hot Springs, NC?
The median household income in Hot Springs is $44,688, 38% 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 Hot Springs?
The median home value in Hot Springs is $179,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Hot Springs?
The median gross rent in Hot Springs is $521 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Hot Springs, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Hot Springs?
The median age in Hot Springs is 44.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hot Springs?
The average commute to work in Hot Springs is 25 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hot Springs?
The unemployment rate in Hot Springs is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hot Springs?
26.6% of adults in Hot Springs 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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