1899 · 1899 Weaver family reunion in · Wikimedia Commons
Weaverville’s story
Weaverville in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
WeavervilleNC
A town of 4,687. Nearly 3.2% of it is conserved land.
1 bordering townMap →
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Population
4,687
+46.4% since 2010
Typical home
$463K
−3.5% in a year
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
54.8
years
Jobs based here
4,043
A job hub
What makes Weaverville stand out
The 3 things Weaverville does most differently from other towns.
6 miof trails
Outdoors
#16 most trails in NC
6.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
3.2% of the town is conserved land.
4,043jobs here
Work
4,043 jobs
based in Weaverville, a regional job hub
7% of working residents work in town.
BSchool Grade
Schools
#41 for schools in NC
of 252 towns
School Grade B.
A growing town
Weaverville has grown 46.4% since 2010
3,120 people in 2010; 4,687 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Weaverville’s report card
Outdoors6 mi#16 for trails in NCCommute9 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsBBeats 59% of NC districtsHealthAHealthier than 89% of U.S. townsHousing$463K38% above the NC typical homeSafetyCLess crime than 30% of U.S. townsHazards32/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate85°/27°Summer high · winter low · 12″ snow
Now in Weaverville
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Weather
Forecast →52°
Clear
H 75° · L 52°
Local news
All →- Fourth graders find their voices on Weaverville Elementary School's morning newscastWLOS · Sep 25
- Ask 13: What's coming to the former Hwy 55 location in Weaverville?WLOS · Sep 24
- Weaverville cookie cracker maker expands after landing JetBlue Mint snack dealWLOS · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Weaverville. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
3.2% of Weaverville is conserved land
6.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
#16for trails in NC
3.2%
conserved · 84 of 2,641 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
#103
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Louise Community Park | 0.6 mi | 13 |
| 2. Main Street Nature Park | 0.6 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Weaverville
Most working residents leave Weaverville for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Asheville (41%), Charlotte (4%) and Woodfin (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Weaverville7%
Asheville41%
Charlotte4%
Woodfin4%
Black Mountain1%
9 mi
median commute distance
4,043
jobs based in Weaverville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Weaverville’s public schools outperform 59% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Weaverville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 59% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville Elementary | 2–4 | 342 | A− |
| Weaverville Primary | PK–1 | 245 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Weaverville beats the North Carolina average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
19 better10 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Weaverville | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.8% | 12.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.3% | 15.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.3% | 7.9% |
Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce
8.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
91st
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Weaverville home is worth about $463K
The typical Weaverville home is worth about $463,000, down 3.5% in a year, 38% above the North Carolina typical home.
$463KZillow home value
Typical home value
Weaverville$463K
North Carolina$335K
−3.5%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 30% of U.S. towns
Weaverville reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 63% of towns.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Weaverville0.8
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Weaverville24.5
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
30th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
63rd
percentile among NC towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
119
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 2019
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Weaverville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–49°
Spring43–68°
Summer61–84°
Fall45–69°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,915 people come to Weaverville for work
Where Weaverville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,043jobs based in Weaverville
7%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Weaverville on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Weaverville
7 notable people were born in Weaverville.
J
J. E. MainerAmerican Southern old-time fiddler · 1898–1971H
Harold GarrisonAmerican artist · born 1923J
John Reagan AbernethyPh.D. University of Michigan 1932 · 1903–1953About Weaverville
Town in North Carolina, United States
Weaverville is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 4,567
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,169 ft
- ZIP code
- 28787
- Area code
- 828
Weaverville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Weaverville.
WoodfinWeaverville
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