As of 2012, Watauga County's population is 51,079 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.62 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Watauga County is $197,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.23 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Watauga County's cost of living is 4.00% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Watauga County public schools spend $5,427 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.4 students per teacher in Watauga County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Watauga County is 7.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Watauga County jobs have Increased by 2.99 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Watauga County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |