Cost of Living in Polk County, NC
What does it cost to live in Polk County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.
Median Income
$60,465
Median Rent
$984/mo
Median Home
$255,000
Affordability
337
Housing Cost Breakdown
Owning (20% down, 6.5%)
Renting
Living in Polk County, North Carolina
Polk County has a median household income of $60,465 with housing costs that represent 29.7% of income for owners and 19.5% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.
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