| Index | Mills River | North Carolina | National |
| Median home price | $285,600 | $157,100 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $1,046 | $816 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 79.1% | 64.8% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 20.9% | 35.2% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Flat Rock CDP, NC | 1,435 | $79,500 | 57% |
| Fruitland, NC | 2,216 | $85,600 | 54% |
| Barker Heights, NC | 1,289 | $149,500 | 19% |
| East Flat Rock, NC | 6,108 | $154,700 | 16% |
| Canton, NC | 4,313 | $155,100 | 16% |
| Mills River, NC | 7,319 | $285,600 | 55% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Mexia, TX | 7,319 | $80,500 | 56% |
| Winooski, VT | 7,320 | $231,300 | 25% |
| Northridge, OH | 7,318 | $133,400 | 28% |
| Washington, IA | 7,318 | $121,600 | 34% |
| Old Jefferson, LA | 7,321 | $202,000 | 9% |
| Mills River, NC | 7,319 | $285,600 | 55% |
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