What are the schools like in Bakersville, NC?

Bakersville is served primarily by Mitchell County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bakersville?

The median household income in Bakersville, NC is $39,896 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 41.3%.

What is the weather like in Bakersville, NC?

Bakersville has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.7 inches.

Bakersville, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bakersville, NC affordable or expensive?

Bakersville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bakersville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $225,000 and the median rent is $431 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bakersville, NC?

Crime rate data for Bakersville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bakersville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Bakersville is a small town of 728 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $39,896 and a 41.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Bakersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bakersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bakersville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.8

Bakersville's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bakersville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bakersville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$431	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,896	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bakersville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bakersville is served primarily by Mitchell County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bakersville, NC	National Avg
School District	Mitchell County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bakersville sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation and 12.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bakersville, NC
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.0"
Annual Snowfall	12.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bakersville, NC	National Avg
Population	728	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	41.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	38.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spruce Pine, NC 9 mi Burnsville, NC 10 mi Crossnore, NC 13 mi Roan Mountain, TN 13 mi Newland, NC 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Bakersville

Bakersville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28705

Bakersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bakersville, NC affordable or expensive?

Bakersville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bakersville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $225,000 and median rent is $431/month.

What is the crime rate in Bakersville, NC?

Crime data for Bakersville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bakersville?

Public schools in Bakersville are operated by Mitchell County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bakersville, NC a good place to live?

Bakersville, NC has a population of 728, a median household income of $39,896, and an unemployment rate of 41.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bakersville?

Bakersville averages 44.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches with about 12.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bakersville?

Bakersville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28705.

What is the population of Bakersville?

The population of Bakersville, North Carolina is 728 with a median age of 53.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bakersville?

Key numbers for living in Bakersville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $225,000, median household income $39,896, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bakersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.