In Rowan, North Carolina, the median home price is $281,826, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $65,725; the population is 149,875; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 380.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rowan at a glance
Population
149,875
Median Household Income
$65,725
Typical Home Value
$281,826
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
380.6
Avg Commute Time
26.2
About Rowan
Rowan has a population of 149,875. The median home value is $281,826, 18% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $65,725 (9% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Salisbury, China Grove, and Locke.
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 Rowan
14 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
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Rowan at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rowan?
- Rowan has a population of 149,875 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rowan?
- The median home value in Rowan is $281,826. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rowan?
- Median household income in Rowan is $65,725 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rowan in?
- Rowan is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Rowan?
- Rowan contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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