City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Weaverville, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Weaverville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,618
Residents
$90,000
Median income
$452,700
Median home
$1,567
Median rent (state)

Weaverville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Weaverville lands in the 71st percentile for household income and the 14th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

71st
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
14th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Weaverville, NC

4,618 people live in Weaverville, North Carolina - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Weaverville households earn a median of $90,000 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.3%. Home values in Weaverville run a median of $452,700, and the median resident age is 56.1 years. 66.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Weaverville's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3191.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, North Carolina scores 94.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,567 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across North Carolina, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 89.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

4,618 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$90,000 /yr

Poverty 3.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Weaverville compare to other US cities?

Where Weaverville sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 71% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 14% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at North Carolina, Weaverville ranks #118 of 195 North Carolina cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Weaverville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to North Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

North Carolina-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Weaverville's strongest outlier among North Carolina cities

Among the 746 North Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Weaverville ranks #28 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Weaverville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#97 of 700
86th percentile in North Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#114 of 746
80th percentile in North Carolina
Median Home Value
#50 of 708
93rd percentile in North Carolina
Poverty Rate
#569 of 746
23rd percentile in North Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#28 of 746
96th percentile in North Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within North Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

71stIncome percentile
14thSafety percentile

71st percentile nationally for median household income · 14th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Weaverville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Weaverville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 38 Avg. percentile National median
Weaverville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Weaverville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$452,700 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Weaverville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Weaverville, NC Weaverville, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Weaverville, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Weaverville, NC median $90,000/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Weaverville, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Weaverville, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 66.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,618
Median Income
$90,000
Median Home Value
$452,700
Median Age
56.1
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor force participation
59.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3191.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
63.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3127.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,500 residents4,600 residents4,700 residents4,800 residents4,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,593 residents 4,790 residents ▲ +4.3%
Weaverville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
67.6%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
24.6%
Other
1.0%

Based on 2,335 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Weaverville sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,567/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
89.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

Erwin
4,617 people
Beaufort
4,613 people
Boiling Springs
4,625 people
Randleman
4,611 people
Pittsboro
4,640 people
Ranlo
4,556 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Weaverville's 4,618 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Barnwell, SC
4,616 people
Lake Montezuma, AZ
4,615 people
Centralia, MO
4,615 people
Blackwood, NJ
4,615 people
Panther Valley, NJ
4,622 people
Blue Point, NY
4,622 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Weaverville's $90,000 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sonoita, AZ
$90,000 median income
Garden Plain, KS
$90,000 median income
Fox Chase, KY
$90,000 median income
Marion, ND
$90,000 median income
Hilltop, OH
$90,000 median income
Marathon City, WI
$90,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Weaverville, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Weaverville, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.6% White 89.1% Black or African American 5.0% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.2% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Weaverville compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Weaverville (this city) 4,618 $90,000
Erwin 4,617 $50,077
Beaufort 4,613 $48,111
Boiling Springs 4,625 $98,796
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Weaverville, NC?

What is the population of Weaverville, NC? +

Weaverville, NC has a population of 4,618 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Weaverville, NC? +

The median household income in Weaverville is $90,000 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Weaverville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Weaverville; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Weaverville, NC safe? +

Weaverville has a total crime rate of 3191.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Weaverville, NC? +

Homes in Weaverville carry a median value of $452,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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