Barnardsville, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
431 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$270 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buncombe 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

Buncombe County
3
Asheville Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 35
Feb 4 6 38
Mar 5 4 44
Apr 4 2 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 71
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 4 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 46, NC State House District 114, NC
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Schools

Barnardsville Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Timbersong Academy
4 miles, W • 5 star
North Buncombe High
6 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Mars Hill University
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Warren Wilson College
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
Montreat College
13 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Unicoi County Hospital
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
48 miles, NE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
86 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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