What are the schools like in Weaverville, NC?

Weaverville is served primarily by Buncombe County Schools. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Weaverville?

The median household income in Weaverville, NC is $76,310 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Weaverville, NC?

Weaverville has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Weaverville, NC affordable or expensive?

Weaverville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weaverville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $423,000 and the median rent is $1,616 per month.

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

Weaverville has a violent crime rate of 63.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3127.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weaverville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Weaverville is a small town of 4,559 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $76,310 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Weaverville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Weaverville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weaverville 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: 96.1

Weaverville's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weaverville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weaverville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$423,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,616	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,310	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Weaverville's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.4 /100k

Property Crime

3127.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weaverville is served primarily by Buncombe County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weaverville, NC	National Avg
School District	Buncombe County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weaverville sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 11.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weaverville, NC
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	11.5"

Demographics

Metric	Weaverville, NC	National Avg
Population	4,559	—
Median Age	53.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Weaverville

Weaverville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28787

Weaverville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weaverville, NC affordable or expensive?

Weaverville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weaverville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $423,000 and median rent is $1,616/month.

What is the crime rate in Weaverville, NC?

Weaverville's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3127.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weaverville?

Public schools in Weaverville are operated by Buncombe County Schools. The district has 23 elementary, 11 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 61.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weaverville, NC a good place to live?

Weaverville, NC has a population of 4,559, a median household income of $76,310, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Weaverville?

Weaverville averages 47.7°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 11.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weaverville?

Weaverville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28787.

What is the population of Weaverville?

The population of Weaverville, North Carolina is 4,559 with a median age of 53.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weaverville?

Key numbers for living in Weaverville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $423,000, median household income $76,310, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weaverville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.