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Spindale, NC


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Spindale, North Carolina

Spindale, North Carolina, in Rutherford county, is 38 miles SE of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 62 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 4,022.

The People and Families of Spindale

In Spindale, about 47% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Spindale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spindale had a median family income of $33,583.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Spindale.

Spindale Housing

Spindale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Spindale, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Spindale -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySpindale Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Spindale Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Spindale Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Spindale Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Spindale, NC

Comparing Spindale 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
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime25

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