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Bakersville, NC

Bakersville, NC.

Population: 6,732 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,357
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+83.8%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$231,216
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning, iceStorm, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
281

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (36 mi)
Nearest airport
Avery County Morrison Field (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+91 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$1,108
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,151
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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