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Banner Elk, North Carolina, in Avery county, is 28 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 811.
In Banner Elk, about 28% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Banner Elk, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Banner Elk had a median family income of $41,964. Interestingly, lots of people in Banner Elk have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Banner Elk favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Banner Elk has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 44% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Banner Elk, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Banner Elk, 78% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Banner Elk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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