At a Glance
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Montreat reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,696/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population474
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,950
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$598,547
Housing Units757
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,696/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI40 (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
Broadband21.0%
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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