Buncombe County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
271,790 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$360,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$482 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,144 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Asheville Metro Area
1
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

Asheville Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 35
Feb 3 3 38
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 49, NC State House District 114, NC
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Schools

Claxton Elementary
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Haw Creek Elementary
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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

Asheville Regional Airport
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, NE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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