At a Glance
Median Income
$54,444
$26,594 per capita
Home Value
$330,000
Zillow: $389,530
Median Rent
$800/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Webster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Webster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Webster 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
Webster residents earn a median household income of $54,444 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,594. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,271 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Webster is $330,000 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,530. Median rent is $800/month, with 24.4% 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 1978.
Education
54.0% of adults in Webster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Webster has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population501
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,444
Per Capita$26,594
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$2,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
B
Home Value$330,000
Rent$800
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$389,530
Housing Units198
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation2,134 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Webster was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.