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Linville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
437
Population
244/sq mi density
$72,759
Median Income
$38,167 per capita
$348,100
Home Value
$305,422 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
2,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,759 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$348,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$348,100
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
371
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$348,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$305,422
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.9%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $348,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,422 |
Rent
| 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 | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 371 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |