At a Glance
Median Income
$49,438
$26,894 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
Zillow: $280,761
Median Rent
$800/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
22.1% smoking rate
How Parrottsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parrottsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parrottsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parrottsville residents earn a median household income of $49,438 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,894. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parrottsville is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,761. Median rent is $800/month, with 21.1% 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 1998.
Education
19.4% of adults in Parrottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parrottsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,438
Per Capita$26,894
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$800
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$280,761
Housing Units156
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Parrottsville was founded in 1769.
The median home in Parrottsville was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.