Living in Bryson City, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bryson City · Census data 2020–2024
Bryson City has 1,902 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $44,167 (39% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $243,400, the median rent is $783/month.
Bryson City at a glance
- Population
- 1,902
- Median age
- 35State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $44,167State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $243,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 42.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Bryson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bryson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bryson City the median home value is $243,400, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Bryson City median household income
The median household income in Bryson City is $44,167 and the income per person is $26,132. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Bryson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,013
- Owner-occupied
- 42.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.2%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.14
Bryson City demographics
- Population
- 1,902
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 806
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bryson City ›
Education in Bryson City
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Bryson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bryson City
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
Bryson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | 1,902 | $44,167 | $243,400 | $783 |
| Cherokee | 2,059 | $55,972 | $189,900 | $1,075 |
| Dillsboro | 195 | $58,516 | $270,300 | $1,026 |
| Sylva | 2,646 | $44,086 | $201,200 | $797 |
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | $733 |
| Forest Hills | 329 | $90,313 | — | $1,208 |
| Cullowhee | 7,973 | $35,929 | $382,300 | $869 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Gatlinburg | 3,663 | $53,475 | $332,000 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Bryson City, NC?
The median household income in Bryson City is $44,167, 39% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bryson City?
The median home value in Bryson City is $243,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Bryson City?
The median gross rent in Bryson City is $783 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Bryson City, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Bryson City?
The median age in Bryson City is 35 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Bryson City?
The average commute to work in Bryson City is 16 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bryson City?
The unemployment rate in Bryson City is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bryson City?
25.5% of adults in Bryson City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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