In Catawba, North Carolina, the median home price is $299,277, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $67,864; the population is 163,573; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 189.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Catawba at a glance
Population
163,573
Median Household Income
$67,864
Typical Home Value
$299,277
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
189.6
Avg Commute Time
23.4
About Catawba
Catawba has a population of 163,573. The median home value is $299,277, 13% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $67,864 (6% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Hickory, Newton, and Clines.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Catawba
8 towns, by population.
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Catawba at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Catawba?
- Catawba has a population of 163,573 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Catawba?
- The median home value in Catawba is $299,277. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Catawba?
- Median household income in Catawba is $67,864 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Catawba in?
- Catawba is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Catawba?
- Catawba contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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