Stallings: Economy & Jobs
$115,974 is the median household income in Stallings (1.1× higher than Union County median $102,900; 1.6× higher than North Carolina median $72,388), with homes at a median value of $428,000. The surrounding county supports 788,436 jobs (avg $88,111).
- $110,535 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs North Carolina $84,123).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $115,974 — above the North Carolina median ($79,112). Poverty rate 4.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 40% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 39.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $556,260 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $61,486,357 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $110,535 (vs North Carolina $84,123) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $120,873 |
| Median Household Income | $115,974 (vs North Carolina $79,112) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $115,974 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.9% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 25% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 28.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 25.3% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 788,436 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $69,469,977,790 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $88,111 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,795,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% (vs North Carolina 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 124 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 92 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 70.0% |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Nursery Totals, Animal Totals, Hemp, Grain, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 36,081 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 685,465 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 52,506,032 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 211 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 101 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 58 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 258 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 105 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 135 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 48 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 983 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 134 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 289 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 6162 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $5,150,533,206 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 4,617.32 (vs North Carolina $7,140) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,115,482 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 66.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Pct Walked | 25.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.8 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 27.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 8 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12