Here's what it costs to live in Asheville, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,303 per month, while the typical home is valued around $411,000. Households earn a median of $67,221 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$67,221
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,303
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$411,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,227
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,429
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,567
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,905
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
94,369
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Asheville?
The cost of living index for Asheville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Asheville?
The median gross rent in Asheville is $1,303 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Asheville?
The median household income in Asheville is $67,221 per year.
What is the median home value in Asheville?
The median home value in Asheville is $411,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Asheville?
Air quality data for Asheville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Asheville?
North Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a statewide sales tax of 4.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology