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Asheville, North Carolina · ZIP 28803

Asheville — ZIP 28803

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Asheville (28803) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Asheville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $452K.

48OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$452K
Median rent$1,643/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$452K

Median Rent

$1,643/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,597

Violent Crime

959

Property Crime

5,638

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Buncombe County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SILSA09–12332
90%
87%
Roberson High09–121,479
87%
69%
Reynolds High09–121,169
72%
68%
Estes ElementaryPK–04754
59%
57%
Asheville High09–121,221
57%
71%
Koontz Intermediate05–06725
48%
45%
Reynolds Middle06–08490
44%
39%
Oakley ElementaryPK–05502
40%
38%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

34,750

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28803 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28803 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28803 is approximately $452K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28803 in Asheville has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.