What are the schools like in Foxfire, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Foxfire?

The median household income in Foxfire, NC is $69,782 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Foxfire, NC?

Foxfire has an average high temperature of 51.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Foxfire, NC affordable or expensive?

Foxfire's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foxfire is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $337,800 and the median rent is $1,071 per month.

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

Foxfire has a violent crime rate of 155.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1183.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foxfire, NC a Good Place to Live?

Foxfire is a small town of 1,588 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $69,782 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Foxfire stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Foxfire 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: 97.1

Foxfire's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Foxfire costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Foxfire, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$337,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,071	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,782	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Foxfire's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.6 /100k

Property Crime

1183.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Foxfire, 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	37.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foxfire sees average highs of 51.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foxfire, NC
Average High — January	51.6°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Foxfire, NC	National Avg
Population	1,588	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jackson Springs, NC 4 mi Taylortown, NC 5 mi Pinehurst, NC 5 mi Seven Lakes, NC 6 mi Pinebluff, NC 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Foxfire

Foxfire, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27281

Foxfire vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foxfire, NC affordable or expensive?

Foxfire's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Foxfire roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $337,800 and median rent is $1,071/month.

What is the crime rate in Foxfire, NC?

Foxfire's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foxfire?

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

Is Foxfire, NC a good place to live?

Foxfire, NC has a population of 1,588, a median household income of $69,782, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Foxfire?

Foxfire averages 51.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Foxfire?

Foxfire, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27281.

What is the population of Foxfire?

The population of Foxfire, North Carolina is 1,588 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foxfire?

Key numbers for living in Foxfire: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $337,800, median household income $69,782, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foxfire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.