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Brevard, NC is a small town located in western North Carolina. It has a population of fewer than 8,000 people and offers a peaceful and quiet lifestyle. Despite its size, Brevard boasts plenty of local businesses such as The Square Root Cafe & Bakery, OTP Brewery Pub & Eatery, and Rockin' Robin Records. The natural beauty of the area is also apparent with countless hiking trails in nearby Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest. In terms of cost of living, rent for a two bedroom apartment is $1,010 while groceries have an index of 100 compared to the US average which makes it affordable for those who wish to reside there.

Brevard has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Brevard has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Brevard
- The Sales Tax Rate for Brevard is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Brevard is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Brevard
- The average income of a Brevard resident is $23,015 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Brevard resident is $46,058 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBrevard, North CarolinaUnited States
  46
  -6.9%-6.2%
  38.6%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $31,165$37,638
  $46,058$69,021
  $65,798$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.4%6.8%
  10.0%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  15.0%11.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  3.5%1.9%
  2.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  8.0%4.2%
  12.4%9.3%
  15.1%14.0%
  3.9%2.1%
  10.9%7.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  4.0%4.7%
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Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are  More

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The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst  More

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