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Emma, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,757
Population
2,529/sq mi density
$40,964
Median Income
$18,474 per capita
$88,900
Home Value
$454,142 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,549 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$88,900
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,171
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$88,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$454,142
Median Sale Price
$298,000
Median List Price
$342,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.1%
Owner-Occupied
29.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$981/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
56 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$357
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $88,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,142 |
| Median Sale Price | $298,000 |
| Median List Price | $342,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $357 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $981 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $357 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,171 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |