At a Glance
Median Income
$56,912
$34,848 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
Zillow: $253,652
Violent Crime
0/100K
442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
25.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Watauga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watauga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watauga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watauga residents earn a median household income of $56,912 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,848. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,219 business establishments, including 355 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watauga is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,652. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Watauga reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 442/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Watauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watauga has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population631
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,912
Per Capita$34,848
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$253,652
Housing Units342
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property442/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary221/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,524 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Watauga was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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