North Carolina
Richest city in NC is minutes from Asheville: See the top 10 in Forbes analysis
US cities with ‘impossibly unaffordable’ housing markets, per report
Researchers found the least affordable housing markets by comparing average incomes with average home prices.
Among 739 census-designated places in North Carolina, some stand out from the rest when it comes to resident income, home value and more.
Using data from the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey five-year estimates, Forbes compiled a list of the richest cities in N.C. based on median household income, average household income, median home value and median property taxes paid.
Here’s what they found.
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Biltmore Forest richest city in NC
Based on the statistics Forbes used, Biltmore Forest located in the Asheville metro area was the richest location in the state, with a median household income of $173,750.
The town also has the highest median home value in N.C., a reported $1,074,500. Average household income is the second highest in the state at $317,802 across 580 households.
Median is the midpoint in a series numbers arranged in order of largest to smallest. For instance, the median of 1, 3, 8, 15, 22 is 8. Average is the sum of all numbers in a set divided by the number of numbers in the set. The average of 1, 3, 8, 15, 22 is 9.8.
Previous reporting from the Asheville Citizen Times showed that Biltmore Forest’s budget allocation for affordable housing is $0 as of 2024. Taxes have not increased in the town since at least 2021.
More: Asheville spends millions on affordable housing; its neighbor, NC’s richest town, $0
What are the richest cities in NC?
Forbes added a few notes on its list of 50 cities. First, writers mentioned that the Grandfather, while second highest on the list, is a tiny village of only 36 total households in a fully gated community within the Grandfather Golf and Country Club. Also mentioned was the largest city on the list – Cary, with 64,512 households, in 23rd place in the state.
For the full list of 50, visit the Forbes webpage. Here are the top 10 richest locations in N.C.:
- Biltmore Forest – 580 households, $173,750 median household income, $317,802 average household income, $1,074,500 median home value, $7,287 median property taxes paid.
- Grandfather Village – 36 households, $173,750 median household income, $329,828 average household income, $916,700 median home value, $3,000 median property taxes paid.
- Governors Club – 858 households, $195,682 median household income, $274,104 average household income, $802,600 median home value, $6,018 median property taxes paid.
- Marvin – 1,815 households, $221,350 median household income, $255,494 average household income, $686,600 median home value, $5,072 median property taxes paid.
- Bald Head Island – 89 households, $121,458 median household income, $205,078 average household income, $888,400 median home value, $8,625 median property taxes paid.
- Lake Norman of Iredell – 4,248 households, $162,143 median household income, $224,096 average household income, $695,000 median home value, $3,702 median property taxes paid.
- Wrightsville Beach – 1,242 households, $111,346 median household income, $158,222 average household income, $855,700 median home value, $4,716 median property taxes paid.
- Weddington – 4,179 households, $152,377 median household income, $194,027 average household income, $549,200 median home value, $3,556 median property taxes paid.
- Walnut Creek – 503 households, $150,938 median household income, $221,383 average household income, $394,800 median home value, $3,706 median property taxes paid.
- Davidson – 5,292 households, $141,845 median household income, $183,102 average household income, $478,000 median home value, $4,187 median property taxes paid.
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Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
Less than two weeks after losing its head coach to Duke University, a North Carolina high school football program has been promoted from within.
Kevin Reddick will become the new head coach at Rolesville High School, replacing Ranier Rackley, who became the Director of Player Development at Duke University.
News of the decision was first reported by High School OT.
Reddick was the defensive coordinator for the Rams for the past three seasons, helping the team win 25 games during that run. Last year, Rolesville allowed just under 15 points per game with Reddick in charge of the defense.
North Carolina High School Promotes Defensive Coordinator To Head Coach
Rolesville finished 9-4 last season under Rackley and Reddick.
Reddick is a graduate of New Bern High School, helping the Bears capture the 2007 Class 4AA North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship. He was tabbed the most valuable player of that title game as a sophomore fullback after scoring two touchdowns in a 28-17 victory over Independence.
At New Bern, Reddick earned conference defensive player of the year honors and was all-state at lineback as a senior after recording 189 tackles, eight quarterback sacks, six forced fumbles and four blocked punts. He also ran for over 160 yards and scored six touchdowns.
Kevin Reddick Was College Standout, Had NFL Career Before Becoming Coach
Following his high school career, Reddick signed with North Carolina as a four-star prospect, earning first team all-ACC honors as a senior. He also had offers from North Carolina State, Virginia and Clemson.
With the Tar Heels, Reddick played in 50 games, recording 275 tackles, including 36 for loss, with 8.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Reddick signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent, and also had stints with the San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.
Rolesville reached the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football championship game with Reddick on the coaching staff and the third round this past season.
Rolesville Returns Top Rusher, Several Other Key Players
The Rams will be replacing starting quarterback Kaleb Williams, who had almost 2,500 yards passing and 22 touchdowns, as freshman Chase Williams was 8-for-8 for 98 yards with a touchdown in three games.
They will have top running back Amir Brown back, as he ran for 1,374 yards with 22 touchdowns and six games of 100 yards rushing as a junior. He also had 13 receptions for 106 yards and another TD.
Anthony Roberts is another key player back, as he caught 35 passes for 656 yards and nine TDs. Top tacklers Jayden Broadie, Javon Campbell, Genesis Allen and Keonte Sutton are all set to return, as well.
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At least two people are dead and “several” others are injured after a “planned fight” at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, authorities said.
Police have identified several victims and suspects after Monday’s shooting at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims in the shooting, but did not provide an exact number. The suspects were still at large over two hours later.
Officers were called to the park just before 10 a.m. after reports of a fight, which then escalated into multiple people shooting each other.
Area schools are not in lockdown, and classes are operating as normal, police said.
“Due to the number of people involved, efforts are ongoing to account for everyone. At this time, some of those involved in the incident are juveniles,” police said.
According to local news station WFMY, at least three people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not shared their conditions.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and remains under investigation.
This is a developing story
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-2-0, Fireball: 6
Evening: 4-1-7, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-4, Fireball: 4
Evening: 8-1-5-6, Fireball: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
02-21-32-35-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from April 19 drawing
18-26-27-31-42
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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