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Spruce Pine, NC
A
Population: 2,332
Home Price: $157,600
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Overview
Spruce Pine is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 2,332. Spruce Pine has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Spruce Pine, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,971
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,375
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
45.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.1%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.9%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
White
93.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$157,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$466
$682
$801
Family Households
43.9%
43.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.7%
35.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.5%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
33.5%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.9%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.9%
21.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
45.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
59.8%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Spruce Pine
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
Spruce Pine
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 Spruce Pine, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
chickfila
sweet potato
farmers markets
italian
mcdonalds
restaurant
kombucha
pizza
tastes
garlic bread
savory
tacos
takeout
breakfast lunch
margaritas
ice cream
sweets
cooking
fish taco
nascar
charlotte ers
country music
football
nfl
college football
teams
flag football
nba
college basketball
basketball
boxing
coaching
motorsports
coaches
recruiting
outdoors
racing
baseball
mls
artist printmaker
digital art
crafts
nature
kilnformed
linocut
creations
photography
motion design
creation
sculptor
pottery
craft
fashion
nft
shakespeare
collection
illustration
prints
literature
nascar
muscle cars
hot wheels
motorsports
books
collector
outdoors
photography
anime
toys
producer
tv
motorsports
sports
photography
lifestyle
amenities
comedy
fashion
drama
recreation
influencer
commentary
mountain
mountains
nature
linville falls
staying active
sports
airconditioned
summer
tent
space
southern appalachia
bonfires
photography
lawn
amenities
suns shining
beach
winter
visitors
facilities
etsy shop
free shipping
repair shop
etsy
kampw
retail store
crafts
goodies
record store
shipping
farmers market
local walmart
farmers markets
thrift store
mcdonalds
guitar picks
mobil
restaurant
warehouse
coasters
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