Brevard, NC

Living in Brevard

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 80
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 24
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Schools 35
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Residents

7.8k Population +335 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Black11%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office28%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$232k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$556 Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brevard

United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5

Property Crime in Brevard

United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 3
Feb 40 5 1
Mar 47 6 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 6 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 6 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brevard

Inland Flooding60
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brevard, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brevard, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Brevard, NC

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Brevard College
0 miles, S
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Furman University
27 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brevard, NC

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Park Ridge Health
17 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Brevard, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, N