About Buncombe County

Buncombe is a county in the Asheville Metropolitan area. It has a population of 275,901 and a population density of 395, which is 76% above the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 1 year below the Asheville Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.


Buncombe County has a median home value of $453,320, which is 7% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,824 is 13% below the national average rent. The average household income in Buncombe County is $71,525 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 8% below the national average of household income.

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$453,320Median Home Value
$421,193 Asheville Metro Area
$1,824Median Rent
$1,833 Asheville Metro Area
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Buncombe County's population is made up of 47% married, 35% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Buncombe County.

275,901Population
417,202 Asheville Metro Area
395Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
43 Median Age
44 Asheville Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Buncombe County is $41,450. The Median Household Income is $71,525

$41,450Income Per Capita
$40,166 Asheville Metro Area
$71,525Median Household Income
$67,837 Asheville Metro Area
13% Poverty Rate
12% Asheville Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Asheville Metro Area
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Amenities in Buncombe County
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$453,320Median Home Value
$421,193 Asheville Metro Area
$1,824Median Rent
$1,833 Asheville Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Asheville Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
34%
Home Owners
66%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Flat Creek Township crime index is 19 which is lower than the national average.

19
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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Nextburb ranking is based on key statistics from the U.S. Census data, FBI, CDC, and other sources

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