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