Avery Creek, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Avery Creek is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,998. Residents earn $107,684 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,998 Population 1,733/sq mi density
$107,684 Median Income $38,806 per capita
$326,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,684 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,200 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,684
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,200
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.2%
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Avery Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,998
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,684
Per Capita$38,806
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,262M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation2,232 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+99.1%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Libraries12

Is Avery Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avery Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Avery Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avery Creek is $107,684, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Avery Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avery Creek is $326,200, 16% above the national median. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Avery Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches, including 9.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Avery Creek has a population of 2,998 with a density of 1,733 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76%), with 18.1% Black.

Population

2,998
Total Population
1,733
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Avery Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.4%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.6%
39% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Avery Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avery Creek is $107,684, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Avery Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,684
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,806
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
IRS Avg AGI$86,785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,107
County GDP$21,262M

Business (County)

Restaurants971
Healthcare1,283
Retail1,329
Manufacturing331

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Avery Creek is $326,200, 16% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,200
16% above US avg
Median List Price$675,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$675,000
$/Sq Ft$221
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops21.1%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Rate1.55%
In Avery Creek, 27.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Avery Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress9.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.5%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death8,557/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access76.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,283

Crime Rates: Avery Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Avery Creek has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches
42% above US avg
Snowfall9.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,232 ft (680 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,733/sq mi
Coordinates35.4651°N, 82.5718°W
County FIPS37021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 61.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.2%
19% above US avg
High School+99.1%
School Test Score5.46
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,733/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities1,283
Restaurants971
Retail Stores1,329

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Work from Home21.1%

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