Apartments for rent in High Shoals, NC

High Shoals, a small town in North Carolina, has a population of just under 1,000. The town's population, with an average age of just over 39, is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Most residents own their homes in High Shoals, and 23% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $653 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in North Carolina. Over the course of a year, renters in High Shoals will save around $3,300 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 28 minutes, High Shoals's commute time is longer than the North Carolina average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (35%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

There are two primary industries in High Shoals: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 18% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. High Shoals workers take home an average annual income of about $54,000, about $14,000 less than the North Carolina average. High Shoals's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. High Shoals has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (21%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.