North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Mars Hill is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,738. Residents earn $77,826 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mars Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mars Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mars Hill is $77,826, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mars Hill is $295,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mars Hill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,459 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
Mars Hill is a highly educated community — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Mars Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 25.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,826 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,660 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,099 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 576 |
| County GDP | $632M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $295,700 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $408,024 |
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,898 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,509/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,458.5/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 683.7/100K |
| Theft | 729.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8282°N, 82.5486°W |
| County FIPS | 37115 |
Winner: Republican by 23.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.1% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |