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Newland, NC

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Population
728
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,611 ft
Median Home Value
$241,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$792/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,006
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Newland

Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Newland holds the title of the highest county seat east of the Mississippi River. Sitting at around 3,600 feet in the Linville River valley, this small town serves as the quiet civic hub of Avery County. Daily life here revolves around a historic courthouse square, local diners, and easy access to the surrounding High Country peaks. For newcomers looking to trade city noise for cool summer breezes and a tight-knit mountain community, Newland offers a peaceful, scenic place to put down roots.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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