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Mountain Home, NC
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Mountain Home, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Mountain Home a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Home reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.