Banner Elk, NC
1 neighborhoods · 7,671 residents · North Carolina
B
63/100
55
Safety Score
63
Affordability
$61K
Median Income
$297K
Median Home Value
Is Banner Elk, NC a Good Place to Live?
Banner Elk receives an overall livability grade of B (63/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of North Carolina. Safety scores C+ (55/100). Affordability scores B (63/100) with a median household income of $61,161 and median home values around $296,500.
About 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6%. 76% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$973
Median Rent/mo
41.3%
College Educated
6%
Unemployment
76%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
7,671
Population
1
Zip Codes
Avery
County
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Neighborhoods in Banner Elk
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28604Avery Co. | 63 B | 55 | 63 | $61K | $297K | 7,671 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.