At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$32,637 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
Zillow: $138,554
Median Rent
$694/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
21.5% smoking rate
How Duffield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duffield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duffield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duffield residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,637. 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 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duffield is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,554. Median rent is $694/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
7.4% of adults in Duffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duffield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$32,637
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$694
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$138,554
Housing Units37
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain56.0 in/yr
Elevation1,504 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Duffield was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.