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Compare Asheville to Raleigh
This post compares Asheville, North Carolina to Raleigh, 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) | Raleigh (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,318 | 449,477 |
| Income (median) | $38,990 | $46,313 |
| Home Value (median) | $227,500 | $225,000 |
| White | 82% | 59% |
| Black | 11% | 28% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| With Kids | 19% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 33 |
| Rentals | 50% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Asheville or Raleigh?
A: Asheville has a much smaller population count than Raleigh: 89318 compared with 449477 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Asheville or in Raleigh?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Asheville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Asheville or Raleigh?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Asheville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Asheville does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 50% for Asheville versus 48% for Raleigh.
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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