At a Glance
Median Income
$38,958
$23,366 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $210,220
Median Rent
$635/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
2,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
28.2% smoking rate
How Baileyton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baileyton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baileyton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baileyton residents earn a median household income of $38,958 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,366. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,573 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baileyton is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,220. Median rent is $635/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Baileyton reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,323/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Baileyton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baileyton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,958
Per Capita$23,366
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$3,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A
Home Value$162,500
Rent$635
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$210,220
Housing Units244
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property2,323/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Baileyton was founded in 1915.
The median home in Baileyton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.