In Alleghany, North Carolina, the median home price is $270,750, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $47,172; the population is 11,174; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 188.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alleghany at a glance
Population
11,174
Median Household Income
$47,172
Typical Home Value
$270,750
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
188.1
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Alleghany
Alleghany has a population of 11,174. The median home value is $270,750, 21% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $47,172 (35% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Gap Civil, Glade Creek, and Whitehead.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alleghany
7 towns, by population.
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Alleghany at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alleghany?
- Alleghany has a population of 11,174 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alleghany?
- The median home value in Alleghany is $270,750. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alleghany?
- Median household income in Alleghany is $47,172 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alleghany in?
- Alleghany is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Alleghany?
- Alleghany contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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