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Blowing Rock, NC
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Population: 1,072
Home Price: $560,600
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Overview
Blowing Rock is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,072. Blowing Rock has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Blowing Rock, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$68,197
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$99,306
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
61.0
43.3
42.3
Gender
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.9%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
White
96.7%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.9%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$560,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$904
$682
$801
Family Households
43.6%
43.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
22.1%
22.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.4%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
34.6%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.3%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
11.6%
11.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
34.2%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
70.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
69.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Blowing Rock, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sweet tea
hot dogs
red wine
mexican food
wine
beer
food truck
snacks
sushi bar
restaurant
meat
bread
bbq
pizza
mexican
chef
drinks
bbq sauce
famous toastery
breweries
video games
golf
little league
player development
sports entertainment
football
outdoors
pga tour
gamecock
teams
soccer
horse racing
athletics
basketball
wnba
tennis
baseball
wrestling
coaches
golfer
inspired by
fine art
studio
museum
arts council
indie publisher
theatre
studios
kilnformed
nature
posters
nft project
nft
performing arts
craft
microfiction
animation
photography
creative
childrens books
video games
tv shows
horror movies
car enthusiast
outdoors
hiking
books
railfans
muscle cars
photography
hiking camping
merchandise
enthusiasts
harleys
scifi
fulltime
camping
toys
cooking baking
nascar
theme park
tv shows
tv
music videos
hollywood
record label
sports
studio
comedy
indie
kollective
sports entertainment
theatre
studios
digital media
drama
internet radio
films
journalism
goodgame
mountain
ski mountain
mountain views
mountains
summer
ski
winter
sports
ski snowboard
linville falls
cabin
western carolinas
skiing
cabin rentals
warm weather
spacious rooms
pool
space
beach
visitors
taqueria la
holiday stroll
local businesses
gift cards
post office
grocery store
pro shop
pharmacy
gift card
food truck
shopping center
restaurant
cvs
trader joes
walmart
handmade
merch
farmers market
goodwill
flea market
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