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Census Tract 37021003103

Buncombe, North Carolina

FIPS 37021003103

Juniper

Census Tract 37021003103 is in the lowest 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 23% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 39% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$81,810

Near the U.S. tracts median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.4×

Higher than 77% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

26.2

Lower than 74% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

2,193

Median Age

53.3

Population Density

290.99

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,116

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.48%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,162

Lower than 61% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

50%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

13%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

53

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

26.2

Lower than 74% of U.S. tracts

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Census Tract 37021003103: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in Census Tract 37021003103?
The median annual property tax in Census Tract 37021003103 is $2,116, an effective rate of 0.48% of home value.
Is Census Tract 37021003103 expensive to live in?
Homes in Census Tract 37021003103 cost about 5.4× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Census Tract 37021003103?
The median gross rent in Census Tract 37021003103 is $1,162 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Census Tract 37021003103?
Census Tract 37021003103 has a population of 2,193, about 290.99 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 53.3.
What is the weather like in Census Tract 37021003103?
Census Tract 37021003103 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is Census Tract 37021003103 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Census Tract 37021003103's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.2 (lower than 74% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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