Cost of Living in Ashe County, NC

What does it cost to live in Ashe County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$49,176

Median Rent

$730/mo

Median Home

$199,200

Affordability

351

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,007
Property Tax$93
Insurance$66

Total Monthly$1,166
% of Income28.5%

Renting

Median Rent$730
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$755
% of Income17.8%

Living in Ashe County, North Carolina

Ashe County has a median household income of $49,176 with housing costs that represent 28.5% of income for owners and 17.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.