Economy & Jobs — Montreat, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $115,568 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $10,950 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 279 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 32.8% |
| Arts Food | 31.0% |
| Retail | 16.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 365 |
| Physician Offices | 327 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 326 |
| Fast Food | 270 |
| Law Offices | 159 |
| Dental Offices | 136 |
| Coffee Shops | 108 |
| Hotels Motels | 101 |
| Insurance Agencies | 99 |
| Gas Stations | 97 |
| Commercial Banks | 89 |
| Beauty Salons | 77 |
| Accounting Firms | 74 |
| Auto Repair | 70 |
| Bars | 66 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
