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Boiling Springs, NC


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Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Boiling Springs, North Carolina, in Cleveland county, is 27 miles W of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 46 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are an estimated 3,866 people in the town.

The People and Families of Boiling Springs

In Boiling Springs, about 46% of adults are married. Many folks in Boiling Springs are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boiling Springs had a median family income of $54,837. Boiling Springs has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Boiling Springs living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Boiling Springs, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Boiling Springs Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Boiling Springs is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Boiling Springs, 86% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Boiling Springs than other towns.

High Points

Boiling Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Boiling Springs College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Boiling Springs Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Boiling Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Boiling Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Boiling Springs Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Boiling Springs Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Boiling Springs People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Boiling Springs, NC

Comparing Boiling Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime610

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