At a Glance
Median Income
$107,292
$17,395 per capita
Home Value
$222,500
Zillow: $290,652
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.4% smoking rate
How Crossnore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crossnore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crossnore a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crossnore residents earn a median household income of $107,292 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,395. 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 698 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crossnore is $222,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,652. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.2% of adults in Crossnore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crossnore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age19.1 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,292
Per Capita$17,395
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$890M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$290,652
Housing Units47
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,111/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation3,358 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crossnore was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.