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Blowing Rock, NC
Town in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Population
992
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
306
ZIP codes
0
Blowing Rock and its ZIP codes
Blowing Rock at a glance
- Blowing Rock is 39% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $120,938 a year, 67% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $705,000 (about 2.4 times the North Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,278 a month.
Local data for Blowing Rock, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blowing Rock, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,938
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$705,000
Median rent
$1,278/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
64.2%
Median age
59.7
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Irish Americans (175), Scottish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Watauga County. PPP loans are for Blowing Rock.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,186
24,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
How people get to work
Blowing Rock, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled0.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blowing Rock, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
485
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 21°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blowing Rock, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Blowing Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BooneTown | 5.6 mi | 6.4 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| Beech MountainTown | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| NewlandTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CrossnoreTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LenoirCity | 17 mi | 20.8 |
| Elk ParkTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar RockVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| GamewellTown | 19 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blowing Rock, NC in?
- Blowing Rock is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Blowing Rock, NC?
- About 992 people live in Blowing Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blowing Rock?
- Nearby places include Boone (5.6 mi), Foscoe (6.2 mi), Seven Devils (8.7 mi), Valle Crucis (8.8 mi), Grandfather Village (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023