Asheville Metro Area, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
410,817 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,236 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$338,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,059 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 35
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 49, NC State House District 116, NC
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Schools

Odyssey Community School
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Claxton Elementary
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Park Ridge Health
16 miles, S • 5 star
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
13 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, NE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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