What are the schools like in Woodfin, NC?

Woodfin is served primarily by Asheville City Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Woodfin?

The median household income in Woodfin, NC is $59,144 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Woodfin, NC?

Woodfin 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.

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

Q: Is Woodfin, NC affordable or expensive?

Woodfin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodfin is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $327,000 and the median rent is $1,358 per month.

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

Woodfin has a violent crime rate of 174.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1083.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodfin, NC a Good Place to Live?

Woodfin is a small town of 7,901 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,144 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

All Woodfin 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

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

Metric	Woodfin, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$327,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,358	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,144	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodfin's violent crime rate is 174.3 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.3 /100k

Property Crime

1083.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodfin is served primarily by Asheville City Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodfin, NC	National Avg
School District	Asheville City Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Woodfin, NC	National Avg
Population	7,901	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emma, NC 3 mi Weaverville, NC 4 mi Asheville, NC 6 mi Biltmore Forest, NC 8 mi Bent Creek, NC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodfin

Woodfin, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

28804 28701

Woodfin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodfin, NC affordable or expensive?

Woodfin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodfin roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $327,000 and median rent is $1,358/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodfin, NC?

Woodfin's violent crime rate is 174.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodfin?

Public schools in Woodfin are operated by Asheville City Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodfin, NC a good place to live?

Woodfin, NC has a population of 7,901, a median household income of $59,144, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Woodfin?

Woodfin 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 Woodfin?

Woodfin, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 28804, 28701.

What is the population of Woodfin?

The population of Woodfin, North Carolina is 7,901 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodfin?

Key numbers for living in Woodfin: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $327,000, median household income $59,144, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodfin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.