Cashiers, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
825 Population 201/sq mi density
$73,455 Median Income $55,763 per capita
$360,000 Home Value $1,440,762 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,455 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cashiers, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,455
2% below
$55,763 per capita
Home Value
$360,000
28% above
Zillow: $1,440,762
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
12% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cashiers Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cashiers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cashiers a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cashiers residents earn a median household income of $73,455 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,271 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cashiers is $360,000 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,440,762. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

37.7% of adults in Cashiers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 88.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population825
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,455
Per Capita$55,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

B+
Home Value$360,000
Rent
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$1,440,762
Housing Units648
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death10,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain88.3 in/yr
Elevation3,493 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute12 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cashiers was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.