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Living in
Asheboro.
About
Life in Asheboro
The North Carolina Zoo drives some economic activity and tourism, but day-to-day life isn't centered around visitors; you'll find working families, a diverse community including a substantial Latino population, and a median household income around $47,197. Housing is genuinely affordable—median home prices near $188,000 and rent under $900—which is a real draw, though the tradeoff is the college degree rate sits at just 20%, suggesting limited advanced job opportunities within the city itself. Your commute will likely be manageable at 22 minutes on average, and you're positioned to reach Greensboro (the region's job hub) without too much hassle via I-73/74.
Asheboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Foreign-Born
11.7%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Asheboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Asheboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (61.6%), and 24.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.0%
of households
Married Couples
36.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Asheboro
In Asheboro, rent runs 26% below the NC average, and home values are 35% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,829
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,842 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Asheboro
Unemployment in Asheboro is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Asheboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How Asheboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Asheboro, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Asheboro runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,188.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Asheboro Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Randolph County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Randolph County, which includes Asheboro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,500 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $828,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,500 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Randolph County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davidson County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Asheboro) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
157
per year
Moderate Days
186
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Davidson County, NC (23 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Asheboro has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.95" |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.22" |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.94" |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 3.76" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.87" |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 4.84" |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.50" |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.55" |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Asheboro
Asheboro has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Randolph Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Asheboro
Asheboro's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Asheboro
Asheboro has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
30 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
97 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
97 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Asheboro
Randolph Public Library
201 Worth St, Asheboro
Cities Near Asheboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Asheboro?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Asheboro FAQ
Is Asheboro, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Asheboro's median rent is $906/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,197/year. Median home value is $188,100.
Is Asheboro, North Carolina safe?⌄
Asheboro's violent crime rate was 206 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2189 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Asheboro, North Carolina?⌄
Asheboro has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Asheboro, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Asheboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $906/month and median household income is $47,197/year. The median home value is $188,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Asheboro, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Asheboro is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from