Median Income
$39,091
48% lower than US avg
Home Value
$229,000
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$450
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
17.7%
392% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
52% lower than US avg
How Bakersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population718
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,091
Per Capita$38,353
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$681M
Commute14 min
Housing
B
Home Value$229,000
Rent$450
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$216,631
Health
Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation2,464 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+83.7%
School Score5.46
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute14 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Is Bakersville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bakersville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bakersville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bakersville is $39,091, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bakersville is $229,000, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $450 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Bakersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Bakersville has a population of 718 with a density of 945 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Bakersville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Bakersville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Bakersville is $39,091, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income: Bakersville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,091 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,353 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $940 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,340 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.7% |
| 392% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 447 |
| County GDP | $681M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,072 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.34% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
The median home value in Bakersville is $229,000, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $450 (61% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $216,631.
Home Values
| Census Median | $229,000 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,631 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $450 |
| 61% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,072 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.34% |
In Bakersville, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bakersville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,459/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
Crime Rates: Bakersville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Bakersville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0154°N, 82.1582°W |
| County FIPS | 37121 |