Market insights · North Carolina
Avery County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Avery County has 18,110 residents, up 1.1% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 485 households moved in and 463 moved out (+22 net), while a net $0.8M of income left. Median household income is $61,428, the median home $265,800 and median rent $773 a month.
In North Carolina: 79th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 77th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 100 counties for median household income · 30th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Avery County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga County, NC | 66 | $3.3M |
| Mitchell County, NC | 32 | $1.4M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 20 | $6.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Avery County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga County, NC | 69 | $3.7M |
| Mitchell County, NC | 34 | $2.4M |
| Carter County, TN | 29 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.