North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Fletcher is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 8,022. Residents earn $75,117 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fletcher receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Fletcher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fletcher is $75,117, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fletcher is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fletcher is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,684 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Fletcher enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,117 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,897 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,950 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,120 |
| County GDP | $6,372M |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Healthcare | 324 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $324,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $439,976 |
| Median List Price | $424,000 |
| Median List Price | $424,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.6% |
| Inventory | 51 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,207 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,199 |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,875/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Total Violent | 27.0/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 13.5/100K |
| Assault | 13.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,684.2/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 687.2/100K |
| Theft | 902.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 94.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4329°N, 82.5074°W |
| County FIPS | 37089 |
Winner: Republican by 14.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,267/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |