At a Glance
Home Value
$349,000
Zillow: $477,142
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gerton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Gerton reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,696/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,696/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband73.2%
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.
3.2% 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.
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