Weaverville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,618 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $49,464 per capita
$452,700 Home Value $462,548 Zillow
$1,642 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
63 Violent Crime/100K 3,149 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$452,700 home value, $1,642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Weaverville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$49,464 per capita
Home Value
$452,700
61% above
Zillow: $462,548
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
41% above
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
3,149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Weaverville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Weaverville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
161%
Rent
141%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weaverville 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

Weaverville residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,464. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weaverville is $452,700 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,548. Median rent is $1,642/month, with 40.1% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Weaverville reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,149/100K.

Education

66.0% of adults in Weaverville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weaverville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,618
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,464
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

B+
Home Value$452,700
Rent$1,642
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$462,548
Housing Units2,419
Rent Burden40.1%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property3,149/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,557/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,249 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Weaverville was built in 1988.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.