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Weaverville, NC

Weaverville, NC.

Population: 22,809 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Weaverville, NC is $472,848 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $448,724 after a median 107 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,735/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$472,848

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$472,848
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+83.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$495,656
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$448,724
Median list price
$577,450
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
156
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,735/mo
1-year rent change
-2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
North Buncombe High, Weaverville Elementary, Weaverville Primary, North Buncombe Middle, North Buncombe Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (9.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,499
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,574

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (12 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Friendship Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER, JULIAN F KEITH ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
19.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,255
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
122,825
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,379

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WeavervilleState medianUS median
Median home value$472,848$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$448,724$330,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,735/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,255$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Weaverville, NC?
$472,848.
What is the median sale price in Weaverville, NC?
$448,724.
How long do homes take to sell in Weaverville, NC?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in Weaverville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,735/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Weaverville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind.
Is Weaverville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Weaverville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Weaverville, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Weaverville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Weaverville, NC?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Weaverville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Weaverville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Weaverville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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