Largest observed gap
Home value
$227,820 tract average vs. $422,900 citywide (-46%)
The listed tracts average 46% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Banner Elk
Among 5 census tracts, Tract 9304 leads at $89,573 median income - about 2× Tract 9303.01 at $46,440.
5 census tracts · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$60,986
median household
Income Range
$46,440 – $89,573
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$738/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
5
in Banner Elk
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Monthly rent
$738 tract average vs. $1,161 citywide (-36%)
The listed tracts average 36% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
Comparison 3
Household income
$60,986 tract average vs. $67,917 citywide (-10%)
The tract average runs 10% below the citywide median. That modest difference shows why the tract table can refine a city-level starting point.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 5 of 5 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9304 highest at $89,573 ; Tract 9303.01 lowest at $46,440.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9304 Avery Co. | 5,024 | View › |
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Tract 9301 Avery Co. | 3,499 | View › |
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Tract 9303.01 Avery Co. | 3,273 | View › |
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Tract 9302 Avery Co. | 2,993 | View › |
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Tract 9303.02 Avery Co. | 2,854 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026