Cliffside, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
630 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
1
Forest City Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
4
Forest City Urban Area
4
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 39
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 1 49
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 111, NC
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Schools

Cliffside Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
Chase High School
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Chase Middle School
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Gardner-Webb University
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Isothermal Community College
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Limestone College
15 miles, S • 1.9 star
Cleveland Community College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cherokee Medical Center
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Cleveland
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Spartanburg Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, N • 1 star
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