Avery County

NC · Pop. 50,062 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Avery County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 50,062.

$/Acre: $1,658

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax4.93%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$85,218

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,658

Median Home Price$199K

Acres for Sale4739

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,537 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)276 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K460

Property Crime /100K508

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate