Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Brevard, NC
Explore Brevard and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.5 / 10
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Brevard at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population7,897
Median Household Income$54,103
Median Home Value$450,000
Median Gross Rent$979
Median Age50.3
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home13.5%
Homeownership50.9%
Housing Vacancy13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Brevard is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Brevard and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Brevard
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$450,000
Median Gross Rent$979
Homeownership50.9%
Housing Vacancy13.3%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Brevard, NC
Median Household Income$54,103
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home13.5%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Brevard and how households are structured
Population7,897
Median Age50.3
Average Household Size1.9
Brevard is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Brevard
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Brevard point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High82.8°F
Average Winter Low25.2°F
Annual Rainfall68.6 in.
Annual Snowfall7.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Brevard
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Brevard is located in Transylvania County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Transylvania County.
County Intelligence
Brevard & Transylvania County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Brevard is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Brevard.
Current NarrowTheList data for Brevard shows a population of about 7,897. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Transylvania County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Brevard.
For someone considering a move to Brevard, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.