Mountain Home, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,518 Population 933/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $38,720 per capita
$353,200 Home Value $460,684 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$353,200 home value, $1,208/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Home, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$38,720 per capita
Home Value
$353,200
25% above
Zillow: $460,684
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Mountain Home Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mountain Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
125%
Rent
104%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Home a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain Home residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,720. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain Home is $353,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,684. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 47.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

40.0% of adults in Mountain Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Home has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,518
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density933/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$38,720
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

B+
Home Value$353,200
Rent$1,208
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$460,684
Housing Units1,694
Rent Burden47.5%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation2,122 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain Home was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.