What are the schools like in Foscoe, NC?

School district data for Foscoe is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Foscoe?

The median household income in Foscoe, NC is $53,382 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Foscoe, NC?

Foscoe has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Foscoe, NC affordable or expensive?

Foscoe's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foscoe is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $291,900 and the median rent is $860 per month.

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

Foscoe has a violent crime rate of 64.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 749.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foscoe, NC a Good Place to Live?

Foscoe is a small town of 1,411 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $53,382 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Foscoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Foscoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Foscoe 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: 94.6

Foscoe's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Foscoe costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Foscoe, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$291,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$860	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,382	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Foscoe's violent crime rate is 64.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.1 /100k

Property Crime

749.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Foscoe, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foscoe sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 77.1°F in July, with 64.2 inches of annual precipitation and 31.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foscoe, NC
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	77.1°F
Annual Precipitation	64.2"
Annual Snowfall	31.4"

Demographics

Metric	Foscoe, NC	National Avg
Population	1,411	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seven Devils, NC 2 mi Valle Crucis, NC 5 mi Banner Elk, NC 5 mi Sugar Mountain, NC 5 mi Grandfather Village, NC 6 mi

Foscoe vs Other Cities

Foscoe, NC vs Seven Devils, NC Foscoe, NC vs Valle Crucis, NC Foscoe, NC vs Banner Elk, NC Foscoe, NC vs Sugar Mountain, NC Foscoe, NC vs Grandfather Village, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foscoe, NC affordable or expensive?

Foscoe's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Foscoe roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $291,900 and median rent is $860/month.

What is the crime rate in Foscoe, NC?

Foscoe's violent crime rate is 64.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 749.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foscoe?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Foscoe, NC a good place to live?

Foscoe, NC has a population of 1,411, a median household income of $53,382, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Foscoe?

Foscoe averages 38.7°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.2 inches with about 31.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Foscoe?

The population of Foscoe, North Carolina is 1,411 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foscoe?

Key numbers for living in Foscoe: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $291,900, median household income $53,382, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foscoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.