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Brevard, NC

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Population
8,098
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,225 ft
Median Home Value
$450,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$979/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,103
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Brevard in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityAsheville, North Carolina24 miles away · 93,523 residents.

About Brevard

Brevard is the county seat of Transylvania County, in the mountains of western North Carolina. It is famously associated with white squirrels, celebrated during the White Squirrel Festival before Memorial Day. The town also sits near Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, waterfalls, music camps, and Blue Ridge outdoor culture. Brevard feels artsy, outdoorsy, and a little whimsical, with a real small downtown, mountain weather, college and festival energy, and trails pulling people in from all over.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+98.9rating

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