City profile
Asheboro, NC
Randolph County · Population 27,580
Asheboro is a town in Randolph County, NC with about 27,580 residents and a typical home value near $188,000. It is 25 miles from Greensboro, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
212
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$188,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,155
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 81/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
27 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
27,580
Black population
15.9%
County
Randolph County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 27,580 residents
- Typical home value about $188,000
- 25 miles from Greensboro, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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