Living in Dillsboro, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Dillsboro has 195 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $58,516 (19% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $270,300, the median rent is $1,026/month.
Dillsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dillsboro at a glance
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $58,516State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $270,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,026/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Dillsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dillsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillsboro the median home value is $270,300, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,026 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,088 a month in housing costs.
Dillsboro median household income
The median household income in Dillsboro is $58,516 and the income per person is $39,008. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Dillsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 23.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.73
Dillsboro demographics
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillsboro ›
Education in Dillsboro
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Dillsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Dillsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillsboro | 195 | $58,516 | $270,300 | $1,026 |
| Sylva | 2,646 | $44,086 | $201,200 | $797 |
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | $733 |
| Cullowhee | 7,973 | $35,929 | $382,300 | $869 |
| Forest Hills | 329 | $90,313 | — | $1,208 |
| Cherokee | 2,059 | $55,972 | $189,900 | $1,075 |
| Bryson City | 1,902 | $44,167 | $243,400 | $783 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Maggie Valley | 2,112 | $68,125 | $320,500 | $1,067 |
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What is the median household income in Dillsboro, NC?
The median household income in Dillsboro is $58,516, 19% 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 Dillsboro?
The median home value in Dillsboro is $270,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Dillsboro?
The median gross rent in Dillsboro is $1,026 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Dillsboro, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Dillsboro?
The median age in Dillsboro is 44.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Dillsboro?
The average commute to work in Dillsboro is 17 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dillsboro?
The unemployment rate in Dillsboro is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillsboro?
28.5% of adults in Dillsboro 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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