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Foscoe, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,257 Population 217/sq mi density
$44,367 Median Income $29,656 per capita
$302,500 Home Value $544,786 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 2,690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,367 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$302,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Foscoe, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,367
41% below
$29,656 per capita
Home Value
$302,500
7% above
Zillow: $544,786
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
76% below
2,690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%
27% above
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Foscoe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Foscoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
107%
Rent
59%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Foscoe 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

Foscoe residents earn a median household income of $44,367 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,656. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,018 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Foscoe is $302,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $544,786. Median rent is $683/month, with 23.7% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Foscoe reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,690/100K.

Education

42.8% of adults in Foscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Foscoe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,257
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,367
Per Capita$29,656
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

C+
Home Value$302,500
Rent$683
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$544,786
Housing Units1,429
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent93/100K
Property2,690/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3,241 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Foscoe was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.