Living in Webster, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Webster · Census data 2020–2024
Webster has 470 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $61,528 (15% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $375,000, the median rent is $733/month.
Webster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Webster at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $61,528State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $375,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Webster a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Webster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Webster the median home value is $375,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Webster median household income
The median household income in Webster is $61,528 and the income per person is $29,345. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Webster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.75
Webster demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 40%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 171
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Webster ›
Education in Webster
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Webster have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Webster
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Webster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | $733 |
| Sylva | 2,646 | $44,086 | $201,200 | $797 |
| Dillsboro | 195 | $58,516 | $270,300 | $1,026 |
| 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 Webster, NC?
The median household income in Webster is $61,528, 15% 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 Webster?
The median home value in Webster is $375,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Webster?
The median gross rent in Webster is $733 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Webster, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Webster?
The median age in Webster is 31.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Webster?
The average commute to work in Webster is 18 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Webster?
The unemployment rate in Webster is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Webster?
58.4% of adults in Webster 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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