2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Roan Mountain, TN vs Salisbury, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Salisbury, is 20% less than it is in Roan Mountain and is 55% below the National Average.
- Roan Mountain unemployment rate is 5.7%.
- Salisbury unemployment rate is 6.9%.
 Roan Mountain, TNSalisbury, NCUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,338  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$44,656$69,021
 Family Median Income$67,308  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Roan Mountain, TNSalisbury, NCUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock16.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock13.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock6.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock9.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.1%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Roan Mountain, TNSalisbury, NCUnited States
 Management, business, finance6.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.5%6.5%
 Community, social services4.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.4%1.2%
 Education, library15.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology13.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock6.2%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance19.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support7.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock18.0%13.1%
Reviews for Roan Mountain    1 Reviews

We really enjoyed Roan Mountain. The picnic area amongst the rhododendron gardens is a sight to behold in mid June. We also walked the bit of the Cloudland trail around  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Roan Mountain

Reviews for Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

   |    Reply

A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

   |    Reply

The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salisbury


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.