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Hayesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Clay County County
Hayesville, NC
At a Glance
How Hayesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hayesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hayesville residents earn a median household income of $52,875 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,703. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 360 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayesville is $217,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,803. Median rent is $596/month, with 27.3% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hayesville reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,340/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Hayesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.