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Best Places to Live in Asheville Metro Area, 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:417,758
Pop. Change:13%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Asheville Metro Area
County:Buncombe, Henderson, ... 4 more
City:Asheville, Hendersonville, ... 30 more
Zip Code:28806, 28810, ... 53 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Asheville, North Carolina Metro Area

As of 2011, Asheville Metro Area's population is 417,758 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.07 percent.

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The median home cost in Asheville Metro Area is $184,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.68 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Asheville Metro Area's cost of living is 4.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Asheville Metro Area public schools spend $4,868 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Asheville Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Asheville Metro Area is 8.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Asheville Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.99 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • 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
 • Median Priced Homes




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