Brevard, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Transylvania County County
Brevard, NC
At a Glance
How Brevard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brevard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brevard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brevard residents earn a median household income of $44,356 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,137. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,268 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brevard is $411,000 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,651. Median rent is $878/month, with 29.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Brevard reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,080/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Brevard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brevard has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches.