Median Age
65 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
50%
Flat Rock, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,388
Population
3,888
Renter Mix
15% Rent
A scenic mountain town proximal to Asheville
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Charming
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Entertainment
A scenic mountain town in the suburbs of North Carolina, Flat Rock is a charming small suburb offering beautiful views, historic sites, and a close-knit community. Flat Rock is home to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, where the acclaimed poet lived until his passing. Residents and visitors alike frequent the Glassy Mountain Look Out to enjoy scenic views of the sprawling mountains and dense forests. The hiking opportunities in this suburb are endless!
Flat Rock’s downtown district is filled with small businesses from galleries to restaurants. The Gallery at Flat Rock, Flat Rock Cinema, and Flat Rock Playhouse are the best places for entertainment in the city. You’ll find locals enjoying a drink at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard, sipping coffee at Flat Rock Village Bakery, or enjoying some smoked BBQ at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. Flat Rock offers affordable apartments and homes with easy access to Interstate 26.
Just north of Flat Rock lies Hendersonville, filled with even more local restaurants. This mountain town is only 10 miles southeast of Mills River — home to Bold Rock Cider — 18 miles southeast of the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and is commutable to the Biltmore and Downtown Asheville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,445
Average: $106,353
Education
1,882
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,671
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Flat Rock has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Flat Rock, NC is $1,390 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,036 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flat Rock has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,390/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$1,821/month
608 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Flat Rock, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Henderson Co Early College High
Public
Grades 9-12
189 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Hands On!
- Mineral and Lapidary Museum
- Holmes Educational Forest
- Dupont Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Asheville Regional
- Greenville Spartanburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.