In Haywood, North Carolina, the median home price is $341,021; median household income is $61,912; the population is 62,662; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 280.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Haywood at a glance
Population
62,662
Median Household Income
$61,912
Typical Home Value
$341,021
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
280.2
Avg Commute Time
23.8
About Haywood
Haywood has a population of 62,662. The median home value is $341,021, 1% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $61,912 (14% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Waynesville, Beaverdam, and Clyde.
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 Haywood
13 towns, by population.
Haywood at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Haywood?
- Haywood has a population of 62,662 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Haywood?
- The median home value in Haywood is $341,021. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Haywood?
- Median household income in Haywood is $61,912 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Haywood in?
- Haywood is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Haywood?
- Haywood contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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