At a Glance
Median Income
$70,446
$32,576 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
Zillow: $316,440
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
18.9% smoking rate
How Telford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Telford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Telford 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
Telford residents earn a median household income of $70,446 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,576. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,896 business establishments, including 345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Telford is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,440. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
13.5% of adults in Telford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Telford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population875
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,446
Per Capita$32,576
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$316,440
Housing Units387
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,712 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Telford was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.