At a Glance
Median Income
$48,628
$26,822 per capita
Home Value
$162,800
Zillow: $242,557
Median Rent
$855/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
2,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Asheboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asheboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asheboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asheboro residents earn a median household income of $48,628 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,822. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asheboro is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,557. Median rent is $855/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Asheboro reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,459/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Asheboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asheboro has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27,353
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,401/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,628
Per Capita$26,822
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,800
Rent$855
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$242,557
Housing Units12,147
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property2,459/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault330/100K
Burglary498/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation871 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Asheboro was founded in 1796.
The median home in Asheboro was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.