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Polk County
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Polk County

#13 in Best Counties to Buy a House in North Carolina
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Polk County is located in North Carolina with a population of 19,413. Polk County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Polk County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Polk County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Polk County are highly rated.
    Population
    19,413
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $870
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      38.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      577.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,617.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      154
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      31%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Polk County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,058
    National
    $69,021
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