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Overview
Population:20,510
Pop. Change:12%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:No Metro Area
County:Polk County
City:Tryon, Columbus, ... 3 more
Zip Code:28782, 28722, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Polk's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Polk County

As of 2012, Polk County's population is 20,510 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.92 percent.

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The median home cost in Polk County is $188,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.15 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 0.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Polk County public schools spend $5,510 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Polk County.

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The unemployment rate in Polk County is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Polk County jobs have Increased by 0.47 percent.


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Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Polk County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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