Cashiers, NC

North Carolina

Cashiers is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 825. Residents earn $73,455 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
825 Population 201/sq mi density
$73,455 Median Income $55,763 per capita
$360,000 Home Value $1,360,982 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,455 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$360,000 home value
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,455
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.7%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cashiers Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population825
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,455
Per Capita$55,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,188M
Commute12 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$360,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,360,982

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Elevation3,493 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute12 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Cashiers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cashiers receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Cashiers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cashiers is $73,455, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cashiers is $360,000, 28% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Cashiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cashiers has a population of 825 with a density of 201 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.6%).

Population

825
Total Population
201
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cashiers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.9%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.1%
43% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cashiers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cashiers is $73,455, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Cashiers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,455
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,763
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$66,990

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,271
County GDP$2,188M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare110
Retail179
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cashiers is $360,000, 28% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,360,982.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,360,982
Median List Price$2,495,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,495,000
$/Sq Ft$929
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.02%
In Cashiers, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cashiers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress13.2%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death10,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities110

Crime Rates: Cashiers vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Cashiers has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 88.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall88.3 inches
132% above US avg
Snowfall10.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,493 ft (1,065 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates35.1079°N, 83.0980°W
County FIPS37099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.7%
12% above US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.46
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density201/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants132
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

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