At a Glance
Median Income
$59,315
$31,049 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
Zillow: $335,198
Median Rent
$936/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.8% smoking rate
How Clyde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clyde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clyde a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clyde residents earn a median household income of $59,315 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,049. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,983 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clyde is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,198. Median rent is $936/month, with 27.5% 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 1985.
Education
18.9% of adults in Clyde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clyde has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,522
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,749/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,315
Per Capita$31,049
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$936
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$335,198
Housing Units555
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,538 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Clyde was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.