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The annual cost of living for a single adult in Brevard, including expenses for housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities, is $39,270. This is comparable to the average cost of living in North Carolina, which is $38,661, and aligns closely with the national average.

Brevard, located in Transylvania County, provides a sparse suburban environment where most residents own their homes. It attracts both young professionals and retirees, with the community generally leaning conservative. The public schools in Brevard are considered above average, contributing to its appeal for residents.

Brevard, NC, has a population of 7,710, with 99% being citizens. As of 2021, 1.54% of the population, or 119 individuals, were born outside the United States. The demographic is predominantly White (Non-Hispanic), with 6,260 people, making it 6.52 times more than any other race or ethnicity in the area.

The City of Brevard is located in Western North Carolina, covering an area of 5.12 square miles at an elevation of 2,231 feet. Positioned at 35°14'1.45" N latitude and 82°44'3.49" W longitude, it is approximately 27 miles from downtown Asheville and 8 miles from the South Carolina border.

Brevard County is assigned a natural disaster risk score of 64%, indicating a high risk. In the last two decades, the county has declared 30 disasters, with the majority being related to hurricanes.