Blue Ridge beauty; expensive for its wages. Median home price runs about $430K with an effective property tax near 0.82% — roughly $3,526/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Asheville
Median home price
$430K
Effective property tax
0.82%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
6/10
Summer comfort
8/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
10/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
6/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
8/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: