At a Glance
Median Income
$50,357
$27,842 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $271,978
Median Rent
$771/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.6% smoking rate
How Old Fort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Fort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Fort a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Fort residents earn a median household income of $50,357 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,842. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 970 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Fort is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,978. Median rent is $771/month, with 21.7% 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 1962.
Education
24.0% of adults in Old Fort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Fort has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population643
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,357
Per Capita$27,842
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$911
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$771
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$271,978
Housing Units434
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation1,445 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Fort was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.