Hendersonville, NC Economy


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Hendersonville, NC is an attractive place to live due to its affordable cost of living. The two bedroom rent is $1,290 compared to the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index is also lower than the national average at 101 versus 100. In addition to the cost savings, Hendersonville offers plenty of activities and companies for locals and visitors alike. Popular local companies include Pardee Hospital, Ingles Markets, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Bright Ridge Distillers, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Hendersonville with nearby parks such as DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and more offering camping, hiking trails, kayaking and fishing opportunities. With so much to offer at a great price point its no wonder Hendersonville is becoming an increasingly popular place to live.

Hendersonville has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Hendersonville has seen the job market increase by 1.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Hendersonville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Hendersonville is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Hendersonville is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Hendersonville
- The average income of a Hendersonville resident is $21,413 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Hendersonville resident is $46,309 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyHendersonville, North CarolinaUnited States
  46
  -9.0%-6.2%
  40.6%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $34,309$37,638
  $46,309$69,021
  $74,336$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  11.2%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  15.0%11.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  0.3%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  2.7%1.9%
  4.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  6.9%9.3%
  18.4%14.0%
  1.9%2.1%
  11.9%7.0%
  6.9%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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I went to visit, was attack on Hendersonville Hwy by to cars. They tried to run me off the road cursing at me shooting birds at me. Very very scary. But I called 911  More

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Over 6 years ago

We love Hendersonville NC. We moved to NC from NJ in 2005. We tried different areas of the region (Leicester, Weaverville, Asheville and South Asheville). Each area  More

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My post is a review of Henderson County in general. First off, the teenage girl who said there's absolutely nothing for kids to do here is absolutely spot-on. If you're  More

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