Balfour, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,132 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$294,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$315 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$627 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
1
Asheville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
2
Asheville Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 37
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 5 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 117, NC
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Schools

Rugby Middle
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
West Henderson High
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Hendersonville Elementary
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Hendersonville Middle
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brevard College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Park Ridge Health
3 miles, NE • 5 star
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
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