Barker Heights, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,025 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$424 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 5 3 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 1 47
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 5 0 73
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 113, NC
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Schools

The Mountain Community Sch
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
The Way Christian Academy
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Henderson County Career Academy
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Henderson County Early College
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brevard College
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
North Greenville University
17 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Park Ridge Health
6 miles, N • 5 star
St Lukes Hospital
14 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
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