Transylvania County

NC · Pop. 153,082 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Transylvania County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 153,082.

$/Acre: $4,972

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 124.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax5.68%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$72,527

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,972

Median Home Price$311K

Acres for Sale2487

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,106 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)325 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K456

Property Crime /100K293

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak