At a Glance
Median Income
$75,117
$37,897 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
Zillow: $439,976
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
1,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Fletcher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fletcher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fletcher a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fletcher residents earn a median household income of $75,117 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Fletcher is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,976. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 21.5% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Fletcher reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,684/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Fletcher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fletcher has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,022
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,267/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,117
Per Capita$37,897
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$324,000
Rent$1,207
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$439,976
Housing Units3,736
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property1,684/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary687/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,149 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fletcher was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.