In Polk, North Carolina, the median home price is $308,638; median household income is $67,758; the population is 19,891; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 69.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
19,891
Median Household Income
$67,758
Typical Home Value
$308,638
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
69.4
Avg Commute Time
28.4
About Polk
Polk has a population of 19,891. The median home value is $308,638, 10% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $67,758 (6% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Columbus, Tryon, and Green Creek.
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 Polk
6 towns, by population.
Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 19,891 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $308,638. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $67,758 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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