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What are the crime rate and median income in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
FBI reports put Transylvania County at 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 66% lower than the rate for North Carolina (3.8). Median household income is $66,184 and the unemployment rate was 3.2% in August 2026. About 33,691 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Transylvania County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 44 violent and 273 property crimes per year. That is 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 66% lower than the North Carolina rate (3.8), and 65% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 8.1 per 1,000 (North Carolina: 20.0; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 70% of the violent total.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Transylvania County | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 44 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 11 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.06 | 0.51 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 31 | 0.92 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 273 | 8.1 | 20.0 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 77 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 176 | 5.2 | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 0.62 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Transylvania County?
Half of households in Transylvania County make more than $66,184 and half make less; across North Carolina the midpoint is $72,388. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $373,600, and the median rent is $967 a month. 11.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 463 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Transylvania County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,691 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,184 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,600 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $967 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.7% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 51.6 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 11.3% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Transylvania County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Transylvania County has 50 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 14 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 33 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Ticoa Lake Dam (90 ft) and Atagahi Lake Dam (88 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Transylvania County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Tropical Storm 1, Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 20 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 4 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include NC 280. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Transylvania County?
Federal school lists show 10 public and 3 private schools in the county. 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 10 fire or EMS stations and 2 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Gorges State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Transylvania County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Tanasee Bald. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Transylvania County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Transylvania County, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Light In The Attic Estates (Pisgah Forest), Mantiques INC (Brevard), Spud & Deb's (Pisgah Forest) and Walmart #1795 (Pisgah Forest).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map in Transylvania County: Brevard ABC and Brevard Abc Store (Brevard). North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Transylvania County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County averaged 44 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.3 per 1,000 residents, 66% lower than the North Carolina rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 8.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Transylvania County?
$66,184 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Transylvania County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 463 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Transylvania County?
Transylvania County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Is there road construction in Transylvania County right now?
Transylvania County had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include NC 280.
How many nursing homes are in Transylvania County?
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Transylvania County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County | 274,360 | 3.6 | $74,436 |
| Greenville County, SC | 548,166 | 4.0 | $76,932 |
| Haywood County | 62,662 | 2.4 | $61,912 |
| Henderson County | 118,484 | 1.4 | $68,187 |
| Jackson County | 43,771 | 2.4 | $55,815 |
| Oconee County, SC | 80,469 | 3.2 | $62,388 |
| Pickens County, SC | 134,629 | 2.2 | $61,064 |
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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