Transylvania County, NC
Living in Transylvania County
Bikeability39
Walkability36
Commute65
Public Transit15
Affordability78
Public Safety96
Airports50
Hospitals88
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$566Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Transylvania County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Transylvania County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Transylvania County
Inland Flooding72
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Transylvania County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Transylvania County, NC
Mountain Sun Community School
4 miles, NE
Bethany Christian School
6 miles, E
Anchor Baptist Academy
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Transylvania County, NC
Brevard College
5 miles, E
Western Carolina University
22 miles, W
North Greenville University
27 miles, E
Furman University
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Transylvania County, NC
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
7 miles, NE
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
22 miles, NE
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Transylvania County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
22 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
40 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
78 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
90 miles, N