At a Glance
Median Income
$67,221
$41,818 per capita
Home Value
$411,000
Zillow: $448,688
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
801/100K
3,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
12.6% smoking rate
How Asheville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asheville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asheville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asheville residents earn a median household income of $67,221 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,818. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asheville is $411,000 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,688. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 32.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Asheville reports 801 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,960/100K. The murder rate is 12.6/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Asheville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asheville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population94,369
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,075/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,221
Per Capita$41,818
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
B
Home Value$411,000
Rent$1,303
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$448,688
Housing Units48,302
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent801/100K
Property3,960/100K
Murder12.6/100K
Assault586/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,064 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Asheville was founded in 1797.
The median home in Asheville was built in 1979.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.