At a Glance
Median Income
$90,000
$49,464 per capita
Home Value
$452,700
Zillow: $459,263
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
3,813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weaverville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 1.5% (58% 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 $459,263. 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 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,813/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,618
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,464
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
B+
Home Value$452,700
Rent$1,642
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$459,263
Housing Units2,419
Rent Burden40.1%
Crime
F
Violent100/100K
Property3,813/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.