Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina Overview

Asheville scores 45.8/100 overall (C), ranking #13 of 20 cities in North Carolina — below the state composite of 53.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 71/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 14/100.

Income & Employment in Asheville

The median household income in Asheville is $66,032, 1% below the statewide median of $66,880. The local unemployment rate of 4.7% is higher than the state’s 3.5%. Population declined 0.3%.

Safety in Asheville

With a violent crime rate of 866.6 per 100,000, Asheville exceeds the North Carolina average of 380. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 4571.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Asheville

Asheville has a cost of living index of 96.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $411,000. Median monthly rent is $1,303. Renters spend 23.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Asheville

The adult obesity rate in Asheville is 31.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.4%. Residents report an average of 15.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Carolina ranks #32 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Asheville

Asheville has a high school graduation rate of 90.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,030. The city has 35 public schools serving 17,251 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Asheville

Asheville enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 62.1°F. Summers average 76.8°F. Winters average 48.9°F. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches. 16.6% of workers in Asheville work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 14.8 minutes is notably short.

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