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Sugar Mountain, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Avery County County
Sugar Mountain, NC
At a Glance
How Sugar Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sugar Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sugar Mountain residents earn a median household income of $110,000 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,053. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 698 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar Mountain is $312,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,422. Median rent is $1,650/month, with 14.1% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Sugar Mountain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,061/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.9% of adults in Sugar Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar Mountain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.