At a Glance
Median Income
$55,801
$24,240 per capita
Home Value
$223,400
Zillow: $289,783
Median Rent
$901/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.2% smoking rate
How Dana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dana residents earn a median household income of $55,801 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,240. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dana is $223,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,783. Median rent is $901/month, with 28.4% 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 1990.
Education
20.0% of adults in Dana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dana has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,824
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,801
Per Capita$24,240
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$223,400
Rent$901
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$289,783
Housing Units1,467
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation2,411 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dana was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.