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NC area data

Unaka, NC

Unaka, NC.

Population: 20,526 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,159
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+112.2%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$283,984
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
95 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Rents

Typical rent
$1,650/mo

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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+321 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Median annual property tax
$1,123
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,526
Average weekly wage
$806
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

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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