At a Glance
Median Income
$40,964
$18,474 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $454,142
Median Rent
$981/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Emma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emma residents earn a median household income of $40,964 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,474. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emma is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,142. Median rent is $981/month, with 27.8% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Emma reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,549/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Emma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emma has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,757
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density2,529/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,964
Per Capita$18,474
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$981
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$454,142
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,549/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,179 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Emma was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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