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Ashe County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade C
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade C
  6. Jobs
    grade C minus
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Ashe County is located in North Carolina with a population of 26,598. In Ashe County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Ashe County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ashe County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$170,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$673
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Ashe County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    70.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    281
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,055.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    70.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

Working in Ashe County

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$43,938
National
$69,021

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