At a Glance
Median Income
$55,278
$27,430 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
Zillow: $223,131
Median Rent
$800/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
18.0% smoking rate
How Avery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avery a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avery residents earn a median household income of $55,278 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,430. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avery is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,131. Median rent is $800/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
10.9% of adults in Avery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avery has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population982
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,278
Per Capita$27,430
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$800
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$223,131
Housing Units416
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Avery was built in 1984.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.