At a Glance
Median Income
$71,458
$29,912 per capita
Home Value
$247,800
Zillow: $311,926
Median Rent
$832/mo
15.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
143/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Tusculum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tusculum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tusculum a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tusculum residents earn a median household income of $71,458 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,912. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,573 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tusculum is $247,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,926. Median rent is $832/month, with 15.6% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Tusculum reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 143/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Tusculum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tusculum has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,304
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density680/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,458
Per Capita$29,912
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$3,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,800
Rent$832
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$311,926
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden15.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property143/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary36/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,457 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Tusculum was founded in 1959.
The median home in Tusculum was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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