Beech Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
831
Population
128/sq mi density
$89,934
Median Income
$75,567 per capita
$388,800
Home Value
$450,917 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
152
Violent Crime/100K
457 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$89,934 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$388,800 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$388,800
38% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,307
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$388,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$450,917
Redfin Median Sale
$546,000
Median Sale Price
$546,000
Median List Price
$236,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.7%
Owner-Occupied
8.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$978/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$546,000
Median Days on Market
308 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
12.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Active Inventory
79
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $388,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $450,917 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $546,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $546,000 |
| Median List Price | $236,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $978 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 308 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 12.7% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 79 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,307 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |