Spruce Pine 81 Exceptional
Spruce Pine Livability #15 ranked city in North Carolina#1,164 ranked city in the USARanks better than 96% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Spruce Pine

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Spruce Pine transportation information

      Statistic Spruce Pine North Carolina National
      Average one way commute19min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.0%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.6%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home6.3%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Spruce Pine, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).