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Bessemer City, NC Overview

Situated in the western section of Gaston County, Bessemer City still claims its historic mining activity as a major contributor to the local economy. In fact, one of the largest industries is a leading producer of lithium for North and South America. While yesterday's farmland has diminished in size and scope, a number of successful operations remain. In recent years, the Bessemer economy has great diversified, evidence of the growing popularity of the city as a desirable location for business, industry, and residential development. The city enjoys a prime location on Interstate 85 for easy access to Charlotte attractions. To the west is Kings Mountain State Park. Locally, several parks cover 75 acres with open space, walking tracks, sports courts, and a community swimming pool.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)	1%
Population Density (ppl / mile)	314.00
Household Size (ppl)	2.592
Households w/ Children	26%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover	0%
5+ Years in Residency	33%
Median Year in Residency	2.87

Housing Inventory

Market Overview

90 listings with an estimated median price of $269,900

Price	Count
$0 - 100K	12
$100K - 200K	11
$200K - 300K	33
$300K - 400K	17
$400K - 500K	2
$500K - 600K	6
$600K - 700K	1
$700K - 800K	2
$800K - 900K	2
$900K - 1M	2
$1M - Max	2

Property Type	Count
Single Family	62
Commercial	7
Rental	5
Lots and Land	21

(Data as of 4/17/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 13,466

Households:5,194

Median Age: 40.27

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $36,340)

Bessemer City, NC Income by dollar range

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio: $703
One Bedroom: $784
Two Bedroom: $907
Three Bedroom: $1,230
Four Bedroom: $1,560

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces: No
Restaurants: Yes
Bars: Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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