Waynesville Urban Area, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
62,432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$449 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$788 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 118, NC
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Schools

Shining Rock Classical Academy: CFA
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Riverbend Elementary
3 miles, E • 5 star
Tuscola High
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
Jonathan Valley Elementary
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Haywood Community College
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Southwestern Community College
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Western Carolina University
21 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Haywood Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Harris Regional Hospital
17 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
26 miles, SE • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
59 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, NE • 1 star
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