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Mills River, NC
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Population: 7,082
Home Price: $306,300
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Overview
Mills River is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 7,082. Mills River 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:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.4 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Mills River, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,036
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$68,735
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
46.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
White
88.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.9%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
3.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$306,300
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$846
$682
$801
Family Households
57.5%
57.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.1%
24.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
82.6%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
17.4%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.4%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.1%
22.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.6%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Mills River
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
69.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
67.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Mills River
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
Mills River
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 Mills River, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
comfort food
mexican food
beer
craft beer
craft beers
bbq
fried chicken
pork
vegetable
chickfila
steak
tasting
meat
delicious
cafe
burgers
restaurants
tastes
taproom
nfl
college football
football
music rockalt
baseball
golf
gaming
basketball
fantasy football
cycling
ncaa football
sports leagues
classic rock
disc golf
ncaa basketball
youth baseball
teams
fitness
coaches
tech professionals reporters
nature
commissions open
nft artist
architecture
nft
studios
craft
landscape nature
portraits
local artists
artist filmmaker
watercolor
prints
photography
contemporary artist
craftsmanship
studio
motion design
arts culture
graffiti
miami dolphins
music rockalt
gaming
books
cycling
horror movies
disc golf
fitness
photography
ride bicycles
toys
pokmon
pathead
guitars
enthusiasts
bikes
fishing
cosplay
pokmon cards
camping
sports
radio show
music rockalt
gaming
tv
classic rock
studios
design architecture
outdoor
producer
arts
photography
studio
arts culture
tech professionals reporters
fitness wellness
creative
performing arts
arts entertainment
pop culture
mountain
sports
beach
music rockalt
nature
cycling
rock climbing
space
summer
arts
photography
wildlife
ride bicycles
cane creek
facility
mountains
outdoor spaces
outdoor dining
mtns
bike tours
new arrivals
pharmacy
retail store
supply store
dollar store
drive thru
gas station
amazon
ulta
lowes
publix
toys
merch
kn masks
dealers
auto parts
boutiques
shirts hoodies
walmarts
cafe
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