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Denver, NC is a small town located in North Carolina that offers plenty of opportunities for employment and recreation. It is home to several well-known companies such as KW Plastics, Oceaneering International Services, C&W Services, Southern Industrial Contractors and Ball Corporation. The cost of living in Denver is relatively low compared to the US average - the median two bedroom rent is $1,030 compared to $1,430 nationally and the grocery cost index is 102 versus 100 nationally. There are also many outdoor activities to take part in such as boating and fishing on nearby Lake Norman or exploring some of the nearby state parks like Crowders Mountain State Park.

Denver has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Denver has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Denver
- The Sales Tax Rate for Denver is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Denver 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 Denver
- The average income of a Denver resident is $25,842 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Denver resident is $55,426 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDenver, North CarolinaUnited States
  3.96
  -5.5%-6.2%
  41.5%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $32,329$37,638
  $55,426$69,021
  $74,013$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.7%6.8%
  10.9%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  26.8%11.0%
  6.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.7%4.7%
  4.2%1.9%
  3.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  4.4%9.3%
  17.4%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  8.2%7.0%
  8.7%4.8%
  1.2%4.7%
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Moving from a more active city in Florida, I also agree that Denver NC is a slower pace type of town. Much more rural than most towns, but the thing I like the most  More

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Over 10 years ago

Living in Denver NC is definitely quite and a slower pace than I'm used to even though we don't have a Starbucks there is also not a lot of bars or very much crime. The  More

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