Gerton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
196 Population 53/sq mi density
$349,000 Home Value $477,142 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gerton, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$349,000
24% above
Zillow: $477,142
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Gerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gerton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gerton is $349,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,142. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

33.7% of adults in Gerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gerton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$93,487
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

Home Value$349,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$477,142
Housing Units210
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation2,782 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Gerton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.