Hoopers Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,623 Population 234/sq mi density
$64,792 Median Income $31,047 per capita
$297,300 Home Value $439,976 Zillow
$1,117 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$297,300 home value, $1,117/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hoopers Creek, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,792
14% below
$31,047 per capita
Home Value
$297,300
5% above
Zillow: $439,976
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
4% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Hoopers Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
105%
Rent
96%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoopers Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hoopers Creek residents earn a median household income of $64,792 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,047. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hoopers Creek is $297,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,976. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 20.0% 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 1990.

Education

20.4% of adults in Hoopers Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hoopers Creek 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

Population1,623
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$31,047
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A
Home Value$297,300
Rent$1,117
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$439,976
Housing Units725
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation2,245 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hoopers Creek was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.