Mills River, NC
1 neighborhoods · 7,514 residents · North Carolina
B+
76/100
77
Safety Score
78
Affordability
$81K
Median Income
$351K
Median Home Value
Is Mills River, NC a Good Place to Live?
Mills River receives an overall livability grade of B+ (76/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores B+ (77/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (78/100) with a median household income of $80,566 and median home values around $351,000.
About 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.3%. 86% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 44.
$1,186
Median Rent/mo
43.9%
College Educated
5.3%
Unemployment
86%
Owner-Occupied
44
Median Age
7,514
Population
1
Zip Codes
Buncombe
County
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Neighborhoods in Mills River
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28759Buncombe Co. | 76 B+ | 77 | 78 | $81K | $351K | 7,514 |
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.