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Patterson Springs, NC


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Patterson Springs, North Carolina

Patterson Springs, North Carolina, in Cleveland county, is 18 miles W of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 620.

The People and Families of Patterson Springs

In Patterson Springs, about 57% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Patterson Springs is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patterson Springs had a median family income of $34,500.

Patterson Springs Housing

About 67% of housing units in Patterson Springs are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Patterson Springs, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Patterson Springs Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Patterson Springs, NC

Comparing Patterson 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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