At a Glance
Home Value
$139,300
Zillow: $402,520
Median Rent
$1,565/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
58.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
14.3% smoking rate
How Barnardsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnardsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnardsville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnardsville is $139,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,520. Median rent is $1,565/month, with 18.0% 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 1961.
Education
17.7% of adults in Barnardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
58.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnardsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,129
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
Home Value$139,300
Rent$1,565
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$402,520
Housing Units186
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,897/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,338 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+58.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband48.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Barnardsville was built in 1961.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.