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Best Places to Live in Asheville, North Carolina

Ranked #8 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #25 Best Green Cities
Ranked #32 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

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Population:72,263
Pop. Change:5%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area: Asheville Metro Area
County: Buncombe County
City:Asheville
Zip Code:28806, 28810, ... 11 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Asheville, North Carolina

As of 2011, Asheville's population is 72,263 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.91 percent.

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The median home cost in Asheville is $198,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.75 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Asheville's cost of living is 6.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Asheville public schools spend $5,558 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.5 students per teacher in Asheville.

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The unemployment rate in Asheville is 6.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Asheville jobs have Decreased by 1.75 percent.

Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Asheville's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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