At a Glance
Median Income
$49,083
$47,893 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $292,888
Median Rent
$829/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.4% smoking rate
How Fall Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fall Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fall Branch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fall Branch residents earn a median household income of $49,083 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,896 business establishments, including 345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fall Branch is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,888. Median rent is $829/month, with 31.9% 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 1972.
Education
23.6% of adults in Fall Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fall Branch has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,077
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,083
Per Capita$47,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$9,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$829
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$292,888
Housing Units470
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,547 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fall Branch was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.