Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
City Lights Cafe
Coffee Shop
Soul Infusion Tea house & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
The Fugitive Train Wreck
Attraction
Galaxy Lanes and Games
Bowling Alley
Quin Theater
Cinema
American Museum of the Housecat
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Innovation Station (Innovation Brewing)
Bar
Innovation Station (Innovation Brewing)
Bar
Sneak E Squirrel Brewpub
Bar
Lazy Hiker Brewing - Sylva Taproom
Bar
The Cut Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Sugar Cube
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Jack the Dipper
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Savannah Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Harold's Super Market
Grocery Store
Eric's Fresh Fish Market
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (2) C-
Dillsboro Picnic Park
Park
Monteith Farmstead and Community Park
Park
Mark Watson Field
Park
Jackson County Bicentennial park
Park
Sylva Bridge Park
Park
Sylva Recreation Park
Park
Bryson Park
Park
Webster River Access Point
Park
Tuckasegee River Put Ins
Park
Barkers Creek River Access
Park
Shops (0) F
Peebles
Department Store
Nichols House
Furniture
Rosebrook Floral Designs
Florist
Humanité Boutique
Hairdresser
Hollifield Jewelers
Fashion
Sassy Frass
Furniture
Motion Makers Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Used Bookstore Friends of the Library
Books
Doobie's Alternative Gifts
Gift Shop
Treasure's Unknown
Furniture
Roses
Department Store
TopCat Market
Convenience Store
Fish and More Pet Store
Pets
EnMarket Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Snappy Nails
Beauty
Shoe Show
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Quality Plus
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dillsboro.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Town of Sylva
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Dillsboro is 98/100 - which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C

Dillsboro crime rates are 2,157 per 100k, which is 13% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,803 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
354 crimes per 100k C-
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employment C

The median income in Dillsboro is $48,000 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$48,000 F
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Sylva Police Department
Police
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Police
Sylva Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Harris Regional Hospital - Urgent Care
Clinic
Mountain Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, P.A.
Doctor
Harris Regional Hospital
Hospital
Jackson Medical Associates
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B-

Dillsboro home prices are $174,100 - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$174,100 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
-15% F
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C-

The Dillsboro graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Heritage Christian Academy
Jackson Blended Learning Academy
Catamount School
Fairview Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Heritage Christian Academy
Jackson Co Early College
Smoky Mountain High
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ratings B

Dillsboro has an overall rating of 73% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B
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Dillsboro, NC Area Guide

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Dillsboro Area Facts

  • Dillsboro has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • Dillsboro crime rates are 13% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Dillsboro is 5% higher than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dillsboro? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dillsboro Picnic Park
      Monteith Farmstead and Community Park
      Mark Watson Field
      Jackson County Bicentennial park
      Sylva Bridge Park
      Sylva Recreation Park
      Bryson Park
      Webster River Access Point

      Entertainment

      The Fugitive Train Wreck
      Galaxy Lanes and Games
      Quin Theater
      American Museum of the Housecat

      Food & Drink

      Innovation Station (Innovation Brewing)
      Innovation Station (Innovation Brewing)
      Sneak E Squirrel Brewpub
      Lazy Hiker Brewing - Sylva Taproom
      The Cut Cocktail Lounge
      Sugar Cube
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dillsboro? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dillsboro.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dillsboro? The cost of living in Dillsboro is 98/100 - which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
      Dillsboro
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dillsboro? Dillsboro crime rates are 2,157, which are 13% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,157 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Dillsboro? The median income in Dillsboro is $48,000 which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $48,00013% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3042% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Dillsboro a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Dillsboro home prices? Dillsboro home prices are $174,100 - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $174,1006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      19% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Dillsboro have good schools? The Dillsboro graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Dillsboro a good place to live? Dillsboro has an overall rating of 73% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      1 total surveys

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