In Transylvania, North Carolina, the median home price is $472,897; median household income is $66,184; the population is 33,691; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 137.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Transylvania at a glance
Population
33,691
Median Household Income
$66,184
Typical Home Value
$472,897
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
137.8
Avg Commute Time
21.9
About Transylvania
Transylvania has a population of 33,691. The median home value is $472,897, 38% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $66,184 (9% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Brevard, Dunns Rock, and Catheys Creek.
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 Transylvania
8 towns, by population.
Transylvania at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Transylvania?
- Transylvania has a population of 33,691 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Transylvania?
- The median home value in Transylvania is $472,897. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Transylvania?
- Median household income in Transylvania is $66,184 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Transylvania in?
- Transylvania is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Transylvania?
- Transylvania contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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