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Burnsville, NC

Burnsville, NC.

Population: 16,397 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,575
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$329,009
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
38

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
179

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (25 mi)
Nearest airport
Mountain Air Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Avg hospital rating
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+124 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$1,127
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,669
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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