Flat Rock: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Flat Rock is $42,018 (1.3× below Surry County median $55,656; 1.8× below North Carolina median $74,321), with homes at a median value of $95,400.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $42,018 — below the North Carolina median ($74,321). Poverty rate 11.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $42,018 (vs North Carolina $74,321) |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% (vs North Carolina 5.0%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 94.8% |
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| Pct Walked | 5.2% |