At a Glance
Median Income
$46,523
$28,637 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
Zillow: $209,727
Median Rent
$799/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
553/100K
4,370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
25.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Mosheim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mosheim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mosheim a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mosheim residents earn a median household income of $46,523 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,637. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,573 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mosheim is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,727. Median rent is $799/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Mosheim reports 553 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,370/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Mosheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mosheim has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,500
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,523
Per Capita$28,637
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$799
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$209,727
Housing Units1,046
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent553/100K
Property4,370/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,375 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband68.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mosheim was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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