City profile
Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · Population 94,535
Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, NC with about 94,535 residents and a typical home value near $440,000. It is 99 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$440,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,702
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
108
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Cold wave, Lightning
Nearest major airport
83 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 62% Democratic / 37% Republican
Community
Population
94,535
Black population
8.2%
County
Buncombe County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 94,535 residents
- Typical home value about $440,000
- 99 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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