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Waynesville, North Carolina · ZIP 28786

Waynesville — ZIP 28786

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Waynesville (28786) scores 59/100 — Fair for Waynesville. 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 $349K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100
Avg math proficiency64%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$349K
Median rent$1,528/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

$349K

Median Rent

$1,528/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,055

Violent Crime

130

Property Crime

925

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Haywood 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
Tuscola High09–12873
77%
62%
Bethel Middle06–08254
76%
63%
Junaluska ElementaryKG–05428
68%
65%
Hazelwood ElementaryPK–05490
65%
54%
Waynesville Middle06–08727
52%
55%
Shining Rock Classical AcademyKG–12616
48%
55%

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

22,153

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

49.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28786 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 28786 has a school score of 75/100. 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 28786 is approximately $349K. 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 28786 in Waynesville has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. 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.