Living in Patterson Springs, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson Springs has 845 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $58,250 (20% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $142,200, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Patterson Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patterson Springs at a glance
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 34.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $58,250State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $142,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Patterson Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Patterson Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson Springs the median home value is $142,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Patterson Springs median household income
The median household income in Patterson Springs is $58,250 and the income per person is $24,788. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Patterson Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 387
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.60
Patterson Springs demographics
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 325
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson Springs ›
Education in Patterson Springs
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Patterson Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
Patterson Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Springs | 845 | $58,250 | $142,200 | $1,000 |
| Earl | 309 | $44,033 | $163,400 | $944 |
| Shelby | 22,100 | $48,376 | $197,200 | $945 |
| Light Oak | 277 | $63,333 | $89,200 | — |
| Grover | 621 | $36,736 | $127,800 | $1,000 |
| Blacksburg | 2,063 | $32,092 | $157,400 | $834 |
| Boiling Springs | 4,757 | $89,875 | $265,400 | $1,192 |
| Kings Mountain | 12,039 | $49,564 | $204,100 | $959 |
| Lattimore | 526 | $81,250 | $169,700 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson Springs, NC?
The median household income in Patterson Springs is $58,250, 20% 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 Patterson Springs?
The median home value in Patterson Springs is $142,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Patterson Springs?
The median gross rent in Patterson Springs is $1,000 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Patterson Springs, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Patterson Springs?
The median age in Patterson Springs is 34.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Patterson Springs?
The average commute to work in Patterson Springs is 24 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson Springs?
The unemployment rate in Patterson Springs is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson Springs?
29.5% of adults in Patterson 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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