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About Polk County

Polk is a county in the NC State. It has a population of 19,538 and a population density of 87, which is 8% below the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $365,462. The average rent of $1,380 is 34% below the national average rent. The average household income in Polk County is $60,465 , which is 22% below the national average of household income.

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$365,462Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,380Median Rent
$1,500 National

Towns of Polk County

Tryon, NC
Columbus, NC
Saluda Township, NC
Cooper Gap Township, NC
Tryon Township, NC
White Oak Township, NC
Green Creek Township, NC
Saluda, NC

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Demographics

Polk County's population is made up of 58% married, 21% single, 12% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 55%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 17%. Homeowners make up 77% of the population in Polk County.

19,538Population
327,000,000 National
87Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
54 Median Age
38 National
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Polk County is $35,916. The Median Household Income is $60,465

$35,916Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$60,465Median Household Income
$68,703 National
11% Poverty Rate
$10 National
4% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Polk County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Polk County
$365,462Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,380Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
23%
Home Owners
77%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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