Asheville, NC
Living in Asheville
Bikeability40
Walkability50
Commute92
Public Transit32
Affordability67
Public Safety84
Airports49
Hospitals86
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
92kPopulation+9.6k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate17%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$270kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$928Median Monthly Rent+$279 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Asheville
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Asheville
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Asheville
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Asheville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Asheville, NC
French Broad River Academy-Girls Campus
1 miles, NW
Rainbow Community School
2 miles, W
Azalea Mountain School
2 miles, W
Asheville Montessori School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Asheville, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Asheville, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
12 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
13 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Asheville, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
9 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
50 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, W