At a Glance
Median Income
$62,759
$38,774 per capita
Home Value
$326,600
Zillow: $459,263
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Woodfin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodfin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodfin 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
Woodfin residents earn a median household income of $62,759 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,774. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Woodfin is $326,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,263. Median rent is $1,408/month, with 33.9% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Woodfin reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,549/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Woodfin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodfin 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
Population7,957
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,759
Per Capita$38,774
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
B+
Home Value$326,600
Rent$1,408
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$459,263
Housing Units3,824
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,549/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary783/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,027 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodfin was built in 1995.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.
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