North Carolina
Brevard is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,795. Residents earn $44,356 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brevard receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Brevard has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Brevard is $44,356, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brevard is $411,000, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Brevard is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,973 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Brevard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,356 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,137 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,707 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,268 |
| County GDP | $2,391M |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 130 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,413 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $411,000 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $455,138 |
| Median List Price | $374,000 |
| Median List Price | $374,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $411 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 109.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.0% |
| Inventory | 50 |
| Census Median Rent | $878 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,188 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,413 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,665/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Total Violent | 144.1/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.1/100K |
| Robbery | 26.2/100K |
| Assault | 104.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,972.8/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 536.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,344.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.7/100K |
| Arson | 26.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 75.6 inches |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,151 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2478°N, 82.7285°W |
| County FIPS | 37175 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Retail Stores | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |