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Hayesville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Clay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,110
Population
1,734/sq mi density
$52,875
Median Income
$18,703 per capita
$217,400
Home Value
$342,803 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
4,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$217,400
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
293
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$217,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$342,803
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.9%
Owner-Occupied
46.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$596/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $217,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,803 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $596 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 293 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |