The Town FilesAsheboro, North Carolina
City in Randolph County · population 27,156 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,100
- Household income
- $47,197
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.3
Asheboro is a city of 27,156 people in Randolph County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $188,100, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 86% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 85% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Asheboro ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Asheboro is worth $188,100, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $47,197, which is more affordable than 44% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 45.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Asheboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $906 | $969 |
| Median household income | $47,197 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 45.5% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Asheboro
| People | Asheboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.5% |
Weather in Asheboro
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Asheboro since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 7, 1965 about 3.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 29, 1987.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 44,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,663 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Asheboro itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Asheboro
15 public schools with 9,277 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie Charter Academy (charter) | K-12 | 2,152 | 16.9 |
| Asheboro High | 9-12 | 1,326 | 16.2 |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | 9-12 | 811 | 17.3 |
| Southmont Elementary School | PK-5 | 573 | 15.9 |
| Balfour Elementary | PK-5 | 536 | 13.4 |
| South Asheboro Middle | 6-8 | 505 | 13.6 |
| North Asheboro Middle | 6-8 | 503 | 14.4 |
| Southwestern Randolph Middle School | 6-8 | 478 | 17.7 |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | K-5 | 430 | 13.9 |
| Lindley Park Elementary | K-5 | 422 | 12.8 |
| Randolph Early College High School | 9-13 | 346 | 26.6 |
| Charles W McCrary Elementary | K-5 | 345 | 13.3 |
Towns near Asheboro
- Randleman, NC7.8 mi · 4,595 people · home $184,700
- Archdale, NC16.5 mi · 11,907 people · home $198,000
- Trinity, NC16.7 mi · 7,006 people · home $216,600
- Liberty, NC16.9 mi · 2,655 people · home $194,500
- Pleasant Garden, NC17.5 mi · 5,000 people · home $223,500
- Siler City, NC19.2 mi · 7,702 people · home $154,600
- Thomasville, NC19.9 mi · 27,183 people · home $179,300
- Forest Oaks, NC20.5 mi · 4,209 people · home $349,300
Asheboro questions
Is Asheboro, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Asheboro scores better for retirees than 12% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 13%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Asheboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Asheboro is valued at $188,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,197, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Asheboro?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Asheboro get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Asheboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 7, 1965. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)