Transylvania County, NC

Living in Transylvania County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 36
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 24
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Schools 44
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Residents

34k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$222k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$566 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Transylvania County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Transylvania County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 4
Feb 40 6 2
Mar 46 6 1
Apr 55 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 6 0
Oct 56 5 0
Nov 47 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Transylvania County

Inland Flooding72
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Transylvania County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Transylvania County, NC

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Anchor Baptist Academy
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Transylvania County, NC

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Brevard College
5 miles, E
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Furman University
29 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Transylvania County, NC

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Park Ridge Health
22 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Transylvania County, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
78 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
90 miles, N