At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$34,591 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $325,379
Median Rent
$783/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.3% smoking rate
How Dillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dillsboro 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
Dillsboro residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,591. 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 Dillsboro is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,379. Median rent is $783/month, with 30.8% 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
35.4% of adults in Dillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dillsboro 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 54.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$34,591
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
B+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$783
Ownership33.6%
Zillow$325,379
Housing Units164
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation2,061 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dillsboro was founded in 1882.
The median home in Dillsboro was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.