At a Glance
Median Income
$67,703
$39,113 per capita
Home Value
$396,400
Zillow: $503,737
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
12.0% smoking rate
How Horse Shoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horse Shoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horse Shoe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horse Shoe residents earn a median household income of $67,703 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,113. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Horse Shoe is $396,400 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,737. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
48.5% of adults in Horse Shoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horse Shoe has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,699
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,703
Per Capita$39,113
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B
Home Value$396,400
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$503,737
Housing Units833
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation2,648 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Horse Shoe was built in 1989.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% 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.