Black Mountain, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
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 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
8,462 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,041 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$351,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$471 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,272 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 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 2 4 35
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 2 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Black Mountain Primary
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Black Mountain Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Montreat College
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Warren Wilson College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

The McDowell Hospital
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Park Ridge Health
18 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
17 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N • 1 star
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