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Bakersville, NC
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Bakersville, NC
At a Glance
How Bakersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bakersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bakersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bakersville residents earn a median household income of $39,091 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,353. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 447 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bakersville is $229,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,631. Median rent is $450/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Bakersville reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,969/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Bakersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bakersville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.