Cherokee, NC
1 neighborhoods · 6,854 residents · North Carolina
C+
52/100
45
Safety Score
64
Affordability
$48K
Median Income
$130K
Median Home Value
Is Cherokee, NC a Good Place to Live?
Cherokee receives an overall livability grade of C+ (52/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C (45/100). Affordability scores B (64/100) with a median household income of $47,929 and median home values around $129,500.
About 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 10%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$584
Median Rent/mo
13.8%
College Educated
10%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
6,854
Population
1
Zip Codes
Swain
County
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Neighborhoods in Cherokee
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28719Swain Co. | 52 C+ | 45 | 64 | $48K | $130K | 6,854 |
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.