At a Glance
Median Income
$45,422
$27,950 per capita
Home Value
$165,100
Zillow: $216,875
Median Rent
$602/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
515/100K
1,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Erwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erwin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erwin residents earn a median household income of $45,422 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,950. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erwin is $165,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,875. Median rent is $602/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Erwin reports 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,528/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Erwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erwin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,001
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,453/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,422
Per Capita$27,950
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,100
Rent$602
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$216,875
Housing Units2,997
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent515/100K
Property1,528/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,719 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Erwin was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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