At a Glance
Median Income
$73,000
$38,400 per capita
Home Value
$313,500
Zillow: $419,250
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
13.0% smoking rate
How Etowah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Etowah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Etowah a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Etowah residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,400. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Etowah is $313,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,250. Median rent is $1,442/month, with 29.6% 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 1989.
Education
35.5% of adults in Etowah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Etowah has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,765
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$38,400
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$313,500
Rent$1,442
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$419,250
Housing Units3,647
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation2,129 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Etowah was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.