Blowing Rock, NC Economy


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Blowing Rock, NC is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It offers an array of outdoor recreational activities, from hiking and skiing to rafting and zip-lining. The town also boasts numerous local companies and businesses such as Blowing Rock Trading Company, Blowing Rock Brewery, and Appalachian Ski Mountain. Two bedroom rent in Blowing Rock is significantly lower than the US at $1,010 compared to $1,430. Additionally, grocery cost index in the area is 103 compared to the US standard of 100. With its scenic views and low cost of living, Blowing Rock has become a popular destination for families looking for a change of pace from city life.

Blowing Rock has an unemployment rate of 3.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Blowing Rock has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Blowing Rock
- The Sales Tax Rate for Blowing Rock is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Blowing Rock is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Blowing Rock
- The average income of a Blowing Rock resident is $35,735 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Blowing Rock resident is $99,306 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBlowing Rock, North CarolinaUnited States
  3.46
  -8.5%-6.2%
  38.6%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $68,197$37,638
  $99,306$69,021
  $112,115$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.8%6.8%
  9.2%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  15.0%11.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  4.0%1.9%
  1.8%4.7%
  6.5%1.9%
  9.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.6%4.2%
  8.8%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  8.0%2.1%
  14.5%7.0%
  0.0%4.8%
  0.8%4.7%
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Over 10 years ago

I've been in Blowing Rock for about 8 years and can't wait to leave this gloomy place. It is grey and cloudy most of the time. The rating it has on this site of 199  More

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Over 16 years ago

great in the summer, but very cold in the  More

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