Haywood County
MyTownView tracks 4 municipalities in Haywood County, North Carolina. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
4Municipalities
62,662Residents
52Articles
$60,394Avg. Median Income
$247,000Avg. Home Value
Recent News
52Apr 24No punch back! Volkswagen lovers gather in Maggie Valley for car showMaggie ValleyApr 23Waynesville named one of best Main Streets in America by USA TodayWaynesvilleApr 20Explore North Carolina: A day in WaynesvilleWaynesvilleApr 17Clyde residents push for moratorium on data centers, crypto miningClydeApr 17Waynesville ramp closes for 4 nights starting April 20WaynesvilleApr 16Clyde residents push for moratorium on data centers, crypto miningClydeApr 13Clyde considers data center moratorium, seeks public inputClydeApr 10Amid the possibility of a new data center, Clyde residents urge town leaders to act nowClydeApr 10Clyde considers data center moratorium, seeks public inputClydeApr 8New community garden in Waynesville seeks volunteers to support neighbors in needWaynesvilleApr 8Canton ABC store to reopen 18 months after Helene damageCantonMar 30Eastern NC officials visit Canton to share lessons on Helene recovery and flood planningCantonMar 23Downtown Waynesville seeks votes in 'Best Main Street' contest by USA TodayWaynesvilleMar 20Former Waynesville gym owner facing multiple sex crime charges takes plea dealWaynesvilleMar 18Partner Content: Appalachian True Heritage Festival Returns to Downtown Waynesville in 2026Waynesville
Rankings in Haywood County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WaynesvilleHaywood | +0.9% |
| 2 | CantonHaywood | 0.0% |
| 3 | Maggie ValleyHaywood | -8.6% |
| 4 | ClydeHaywood | -10.7% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CantonHaywood | 20.4 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | WaynesvilleHaywood | 36.3 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | Maggie ValleyHaywood | 46.9 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maggie ValleyHaywood | 0.95% |
| 2 | ClydeHaywood | 0.98% |
| 3 | WaynesvilleHaywood | 1.03% |
| 4 | CantonHaywood | 1.09% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maggie ValleyHaywood | 53 / 100 |
| 2 | ClydeHaywood | 51 / 100 |
| 3 | WaynesvilleHaywood | 48 / 100 |
| 4 | CantonHaywood | 44 / 100 |