Living in Rowan County, North Carolina

Rowan County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 139,142, part of the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Salisbury, China Grove, Spencer.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,229/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $256K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 52°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Rowan County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.