Foxfire, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
1,730 Population
$75,163 Median Income
$352,300 Home Value
$1,082 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
38.9 yrs Median Age
35.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.5
Economy
4.0
Affordability
3.8
Education

People

Population1,730
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 81.4%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$75,163
Per Capita Income$38,491
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate1.8%
County GDP$5,743M

Housing

4.0/5
Home Value (Census)$352,300
Zillow Value$413,640
Median Rent$1,082
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression26.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul42° / 80°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow3 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Work From Home9.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Foxfire Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$75,163
Home Value$352,300
Median Rent$1,082
Poverty Rate1.8%
Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
Unemployment0.7%
Avg Temperature61.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,730
Population Density244 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81.4% Black 9% Hispanic 1.9% Other 7.7%
White81.4%
Black or African American9.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only96.3%
Spanish Speakers3.7%
English 96.3% Spanish 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.2%
Health Insurance95.9%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$75,163
Per Capita Income$38,491
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,040
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate1.8%
Total Establishments (County)3,472
County GDP$5,743M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation251
Healthcare Facilities308
Retail Stores363
Manufacturing66
Total Establishments3,472

Industry Mix

Restaurants 251 Healthcare 308 Retail 363 Manufacturing 66

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,613
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,754

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.3 min
Work From Home9.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$352,300
Zillow Home Value Index$413,640

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$610,000
Price Per Sq Ft$212
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops40.0%
Active Inventory15

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.9%

Rental Costs

7% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,082

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,754
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.35%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.9%
Regular Checkup78.1%
Premature Death Rate9,156 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)308
Restaurants (County)251

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

42°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.1 in
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Land Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density244 per sq mi
Latitude35.1785°
Longitude-79.5630°
County FIPS37125

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.8%

Republican +29.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
High School+97.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density244 per sq mi
Land Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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