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Compare Asheville to Cary
This post compares Asheville, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Asheville (city) | Cary (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,318 | 159,715 |
| Income (median) | $38,990 | $72,524 |
| Home Value (median) | $227,500 | $323,000 |
| White | 82% | 69% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| Asian | 1% | 16% |
| With Kids | 19% | 39% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 39 |
| Rentals | 50% | 31% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Asheville or Cary?
A: Asheville has a smaller population count than Cary: 89318 compared with 159715 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Asheville or in Cary?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Asheville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Asheville or Cary?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Asheville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Asheville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 50% for Asheville versus 31% for Cary.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Asheville may include: Wilmington, Kernersville, and Hickory.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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