Skip to main content

NC area data

Linville, NC

Linville, NC.

Population: 382 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.38M
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+21.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$1.38M
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
246

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Avery County Morrison Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+41 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,356
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,902
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
95

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents