Living in Fletcher, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fletcher · Census data 2020–2024
Fletcher has 8,098 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $75,272 (4% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $331,100, the median rent is $1,484/month.
Fletcher at a glance
- Population
- 8,098
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $75,272State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $331,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,484/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fletcher a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fletcher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fletcher the median home value is $331,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,484 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,455 a month in housing costs.
Fletcher median household income
The median household income in Fletcher is $75,272 and the income per person is $37,486. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Fletcher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,628
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.38
Fletcher demographics
- Population
- 8,098
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,372
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fletcher ›
Education in Fletcher
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Fletcher have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fletcher
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Fletcher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher | 8,098 | $75,272 | $331,100 | $1,484 |
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | $107,885 | $400,200 | $1,596 |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | $52,315 | $345,900 | $1,124 |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | $113,261 | $412,900 | — |
| Mountain Home | 3,437 | $83,083 | $400,000 | $1,240 |
| Fruitland | 2,398 | $48,025 | $133,100 | $906 |
| Balfour | 1,134 | $70,116 | $292,600 | $591 |
| Mills River | 7,281 | $105,398 | $436,100 | $1,551 |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | $169,167 | $1,333,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fletcher, NC?
The median household income in Fletcher is $75,272, 4% higher 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 Fletcher?
The median home value in Fletcher is $331,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Fletcher?
The median gross rent in Fletcher is $1,484 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Fletcher, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fletcher?
The median age in Fletcher is 41.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fletcher?
The average commute to work in Fletcher is 24 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fletcher?
The unemployment rate in Fletcher is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fletcher?
39.8% of adults in Fletcher 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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