At a Glance
Median Income
$107,684
$38,806 per capita
Home Value
$326,200
Zillow: $439,976
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
9.6% smoking rate
How Avery Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avery Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avery Creek a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avery Creek residents earn a median household income of $107,684 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,806. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Avery Creek is $326,200 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,976. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
40.2% of adults in Avery Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avery Creek has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,998
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,684
Per Capita$38,806
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,200
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$439,976
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,232 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Avery Creek was built in 1995.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.