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Blowing Rock, NC

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Population
1,324
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,573 ft
Median Home Value
$705,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$120,938
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityBoone, North Carolina5.8 miles away · 19,929 residents.

About Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is a mountain resort town in Watauga and Caldwell counties, North Carolina, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Famous for its sweeping mountain vistas and the historic Glen Burney hiking trail, the scenic tourist community of approximately 992 is served by the Watauga County Schools district locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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