Living in Polkton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polkton · Census data 2020–2024
Polkton has 2,555 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $47,059 (35% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $130,100, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Polkton at a glance
- Population
- 2,555
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,059State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $130,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Polkton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Polkton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polkton the median home value is $130,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Polkton median household income
The median household income in Polkton is $47,059 and the income per person is $11,389. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Polkton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 488
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.61
Polkton demographics
- Population
- 2,555
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 440
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polkton ›
Education in Polkton
2.5% of adults 25 and older in Polkton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polkton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Polkton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polkton | 2,555 | $47,059 | $130,100 | $1,009 |
| Peachland | 443 | $70,000 | $135,000 | $919 |
| Wadesboro | 4,972 | $42,667 | $153,200 | $906 |
| Ansonville | 651 | $48,750 | $92,400 | $906 |
| Marshville | 2,615 | $57,837 | $172,300 | $1,117 |
| Lilesville | 971 | $41,389 | $116,200 | $929 |
| Wingate | 4,425 | $63,068 | $229,800 | $1,123 |
| Morven | 362 | $28,125 | $110,700 | $877 |
| Aquadale | 156 | $69,063 | $156,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Polkton, NC?
The median household income in Polkton is $47,059, 35% 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 Polkton?
The median home value in Polkton is $130,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Polkton?
The median gross rent in Polkton is $1,009 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Polkton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Polkton?
The median age in Polkton is 36.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Polkton?
The average commute to work in Polkton is 31 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polkton?
The unemployment rate in Polkton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polkton?
2.5% of adults in Polkton 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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