Living Around Asheville

It’s not unusual to hear the comment, “We’ve heard so much about Asheville, we just can’t wait to move there.”  In fact, many people end up moving not to Asheville itself, but to one of the other great towns in Western North Carolina, such as Hendersonville,  Waynesville, or even Mars Hill.

Each of these communities has its own unique flavor.  The best way to decide which is right for you, is to spend time in each: Walk the downtown section, talk to residents and visitors, find out what attracted them to the area and see how it feels to you.

Take into consideration what is most important to you: Do you want to be within five minutes of a mall or do you NOT want to hear anything but birds? Do you thrive on nightly trips to local eateries, music venues and local theatre, or is a quiet evening surrounded by spectacular views what you are looking for? If you will be working once you move here, that may be the determining factor, but if you are retiring to Asheville or plan on working from home, then your options may be more open.

Asheville: A City Spread Out

One thing many people notice right away is that this area does not have a lot of rush hour congestion, even in Asheville. Asheville is by far the largest city in the area, with a population of around 75,000. Hendersonville has a population of less than 15,000.  The Asheville MSA area, which includes Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood and Madison counties, has a total population of around 417,000. That translates into: there’s plenty of residents here, most just live outside the city.

People choose to move to Asheville for a variety of reasons. Share with your Realtor what’s important and what’s not. Take the time to choose the part of Asheville that best suits your own personal needs.