Asheboro, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71

C-

out of 100

Overview

Asheboro is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 27,726, part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $243,256. Median household income is $44,405.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,726 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $243,256 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $44,405 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.2 minutes
  • Part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,726

Source: Census ACS

$243,256

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$44,405

Source: Census ACS

22.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Randolph County (county-level results)

21%
78%
Democrat 15,951
Republican 59,357
Leans R+57.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 84.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 50.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 66.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71

Location

Asheboro, NC (35.6935, -79.8197)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.