Asheboro, North Carolina
Among the top 21% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 59% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 25% of US places
- bottom 3% for property crime
Asheboro is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 27,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, annual snowfall, and monthly rent. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websiteci.asheboro.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in3.6 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$150k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$797better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.48%better than 41% of US places
Unemployment5.5%better than 35% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.6 inbetter than 68% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.5better than 57% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 26% of US places
School Quality57.3better than 48% of US places
Violent Crime2346/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime3846/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population27,11795th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.026th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0463rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.3%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability7.3/20better than 65% of US places
Airport Distance62 mibetter than 60% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.54better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Asheboro an affordable place to live?
- Asheboro is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Asheboro?
- The median home value in Asheboro is $150k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Asheboro?
- Median household income in Asheboro is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Asheboro?
- Median gross rent in Asheboro is $797 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Asheboro safe?
- Asheboro is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2346/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 3846/100k.
- What is the weather like in Asheboro?
- Asheboro averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Asheboro?
- Public-school quality in Asheboro is about average, scoring better than 48% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Asheboro?
- The average one-way commute in Asheboro is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)