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Chimney Rock, NC

Chimney Rock, NC.

Population: 138 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median days on market
176 days
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Six Oaks Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Avg hospital rating
3.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$1,375
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,960
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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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