Asheville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
94,369 Population 2,075/sq mi density
$67,221 Median Income $41,818 per capita
$411,000 Home Value $448,688 Zillow
$1,303 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
801 Violent Crime/100K 3,960 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,221 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
801 violent crimes/100K (111% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
801
per 100,000 residents
111% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,960
per 100,000 residents
102% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
12.6 avg 6.3
Rape
89.3 avg 40.0
Robbery
113.4 avg 73.9
Assault
586.0 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
608.1 avg 271.0
Theft
2,979.5 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
341.3 avg 282.7
Arson
31.5

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime801.3
Murder12.6
Rape89.3
Robbery113.4
Aggravated Assault586.0

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,960.3
Burglary608.1
Theft/Larceny2,979.5
Vehicle Theft341.3
Arson31.5

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)34