Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
DT's Blue Ridge Java
Coffee Shop
Penland School Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Treats Studio
Art Gallery
Toe River Arts
Art Gallery
Moondust Lounge
Nightclub
NC Mineral and Gem Festival
Museum
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Bierdock Brewery
Bar
The Dispensary
Bar
Bueno Blend
Fast Food
670 Oak
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pelican's Snoballs of Spruce Pine
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Ingles
Grocery Store
Uplifting Deals
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Riverside Park
Park
Brad Ragan Memorial Recreation Park
Park
Central (Pocket) Park
Park
Clock Park
Park
Clock Park
Park
Brad Regan Memorial Park
Park
Shops (18) A+
Herman's Antique
Furniture
L&L Furniture
Furniture
Spruce Pine Florist
Florist
L&L Furniture
Furniture
Hair Craft
Hairdresser
Southwest Trading Store
Furniture
Treasure in the Pines
Furniture
Blue Mountain Retail
Gift Shop
Shear Attraction
Hairdresser
Rocks and Things
Fashion
French Broad Vintage
Furniture
Tri-County Builders Supply, Inc.
Home Improvement
Cruz Thru
Convenience Store
McKinney Computer Services Inc.
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Sears Hometown
Department Store
GRASSY CREEK BARBER SHOP
Hairdresser
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Great Meadows Inc | Spruce Pin Shopping Center
Mall
CVS Pharmacy;Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
Grassy Creek Clothing
Clothing
Grassy Creek Hardware
Home Improvement
The Green Goddess
Hairdresser
Fabrics In the Fray
Fabric
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Spruce Pine.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Spruce Pine is 94/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Spruce Pine crime rates are 135 per 100k, which is 95% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
135 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D+

The median income in Spruce Pine is $45,435 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,435 F
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Highway Patrol
Police
Appalachian Eye Associates
Doctor
Spruce Pine Police Department
Police
Spruce Pine Fire Department
Fire Station
Alta Ridge Foot Specialists
Doctor
Dr. James A. Haaga, MD
Doctor
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Hospital
Taylor F. Townsend DDS, PLLC
Dentist
Brie Folkner MD PC
Doctor
DaVita Mayland Dialysis Center
Doctor
Messino Cancer Centers
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy;Cato
Pharmacy
Parkway Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Parkway Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Spruce Pine home prices are $160,100 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$160,100 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C-

The Spruce Pine graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Spruce Pine Montessori School
Tri-County Christian School
Harris Middle
Deyton Elementary
Greenlee Primary
Altapass Christian School
Bethel Christian Academy
High Schools (4) F
Tri-County Christian School
Altapass Christian School
Mayland Early College
Bethel Christian Academy
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ratings A

Spruce Pine has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Spruce Pine Area Facts

  • Spruce Pine has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Spruce Pine crime rates are 95% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Spruce Pine is equal to the North Carolina average

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spruce Pine? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverside Park
      Brad Ragan Memorial Recreation Park
      Central (Pocket) Park
      Clock Park
      Clock Park
      Brad Regan Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Treats Studio
      Toe River Arts
      Moondust Lounge
      NC Mineral and Gem Festival
      Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

      Food & Drink

      Bierdock Brewery
      The Dispensary
      Bueno Blend
      670 Oak
      McDonald's
      ABC Store
      Taco Bell
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Spruce Pine? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Spruce Pine.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Spruce Pine? The cost of living in Spruce Pine is 94/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
      Spruce Pine
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Spruce Pine? Spruce Pine crime rates are 135, which are 95% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      135 per 100k people

      94% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 743

      94% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -90%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Spruce Pine? The median income in Spruce Pine is $45,435 which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,43518% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,43211% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Spruce Pine a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy;Cato

      Doctors

      Appalachian Eye Associates
      Alta Ridge Foot Specialists
      Dr. James A. Haaga, MD
      Brie Folkner MD PC
      DaVita Mayland Dialysis Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Spruce Pine home prices? Spruce Pine home prices are $160,100 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $160,10013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $59437% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Spruce Pine have good schools? The Spruce Pine graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      22% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Spruce Pine a good place to live? Spruce Pine has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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