North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Woodfin is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,957. Residents earn $62,759 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Woodfin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Woodfin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woodfin is $62,759, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Woodfin is $326,600, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Woodfin is below the national average at 208 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,549 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Woodfin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,759 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,130 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,785 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,107 |
| County GDP | $21,262M |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Healthcare | 1,283 |
| Retail | 1,329 |
| Manufacturing | 331 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
| Census Median | $326,600 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $442,450 |
| Median List Price | $442,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $312 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 63 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,408 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,557/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Total Violent | 207.6/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.0/100K |
| Robbery | 47.9/100K |
| Assault | 143.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,549.0/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 782.5/100K |
| Theft | 686.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 79.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,027 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6461°N, 82.5944°W |
| County FIPS | 37021 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.9% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Retail Stores | 1,329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |