Barker Heights, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,025 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$28,929 Median Income $20,130 per capita
$199,700 Home Value $282,257 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,929 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$199,700 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Barker Heights, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,929
62% below
$20,130 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
29% below
Zillow: $282,257
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
66.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Barker Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barker Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Home Value
71%
Rent
68%
Poverty
434%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barker Heights a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barker Heights residents earn a median household income of $28,929 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,130. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barker Heights is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,257. Median rent is $790/month, with 28.1% 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 1960.

Education

3.3% of adults in Barker Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barker Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,025
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,929
Per Capita$20,130
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

C+
Home Value$199,700
Rent$790
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$282,257
Housing Units482
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation2,162 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Barker Heights was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.