Living in Old Fort, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Fort · Census data 2020–2024
Old Fort has 555 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $47,500 (34% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $135,900, the median rent is $818/month.
Old Fort is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Fort at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $135,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Old Fort a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Old Fort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Fort the median home value is $135,900, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
Old Fort median household income
The median household income in Old Fort is $47,500 and the income per person is $31,050. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Old Fort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 48.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.7%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.74
Old Fort demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 11%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 292
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Fort ›
Education in Old Fort
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Old Fort have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Fort
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Old Fort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort | 555 | $47,500 | $135,900 | $818 |
| Montreat | 630 | $115,568 | $606,400 | — |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | $77,042 | $358,900 | $1,652 |
| West Marion | 1,066 | $36,715 | $161,600 | $866 |
| Marion | 7,579 | $51,314 | $163,500 | $762 |
| Glenwood | 226 | $120,694 | — | — |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | $69,760 | $287,500 | $788 |
| Lake Lure | 1,543 | $80,357 | $627,000 | $786 |
| Chimney Rock Village | 122 | $64,375 | $477,300 | $1,617 |
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What is the median household income in Old Fort, NC?
The median household income in Old Fort is $47,500, 34% 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 Old Fort?
The median home value in Old Fort is $135,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Old Fort?
The median gross rent in Old Fort is $818 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Old Fort, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Old Fort?
The median age in Old Fort is 53.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Old Fort?
The average commute to work in Old Fort is 25 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Fort?
The unemployment rate in Old Fort is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Fort?
25.5% of adults in Old Fort 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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