At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Montreat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montreat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montreat a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
24.7% of adults in Montreat hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montreat has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population474
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,950
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$603,464
Housing Units757
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,709 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute10 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Montreat was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.