Avery County, NC Eviction Risk
9 cities · 5,270 residents · Avg 3.3/10 (Low) · Updated3.3Avg score
4.3Highest city
2.0Lowest city
30.4%Rent burden
$1,017Median rent
R+52.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Avery County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner Elk, NC | 1,473 | $849 | 34.6% | 4.3 |
| 2 | Newland, NC | 866 | $792 | 34.4% | 4.3 |
| 3 | Elk Park, NC | 560 | $241 | 9.0% | 3.8 |
| 4 | Beech Mountain, NC | 987 | $1,137 | 27.1% | 3.3 |
| 5 | Seven Devils, NC | 425 | $1,583 | 26.3% | 3.1 |
| 6 | Linville, NC | 291 | — | — | 3.1 |
| 7 | Sugar Mountain, NC | 539 | $1,500 | 51.0% | 2.9 |
| 8 | Grandfather Village, NC | 14 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 9 | Crossnore, NC | 115 | — | — | 2.0 |
About Avery County
Avery County spans 9 cities serving approximately 5,270 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 52.7 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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