In Watauga, North Carolina, the median home price is $507,410; median household income is $51,693; the population is 55,123; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 86.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Watauga at a glance
Population
55,123
Median Household Income
$51,693
Typical Home Value
$507,410
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
86.1
Avg Commute Time
21.2
About Watauga
Watauga has a population of 55,123. The median home value is $507,410, 48% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $51,693 (29% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are New River, Boone, and Blue Ridge.
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 Watauga
15 towns, by population.
Watauga at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Watauga?
- Watauga has a population of 55,123 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Watauga?
- The median home value in Watauga is $507,410. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Watauga?
- Median household income in Watauga is $51,693 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Watauga in?
- Watauga is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Watauga?
- Watauga contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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