Relocating to Asheville
There are many reasons to make Asheville your home: a comfortable climate, gorgeous mountains, or our wonderful arts and music culture. No matter what your reason the Chamber can provide you with the information you need to make sure you are making the correct decision.
Below are some of the highlights of living in Asheville:
- Asheville’s size makes it the largest city in Western North Carolina, but surrounding towns in Buncombe County offer small town flair and varied amenities. The City of Asheville has a population of approximately 71,000 and 224,000 in the county). Asheville’s metropolitan statistical area population is currently estimated at 402,000. For detailed information on our population growth and trends download this PDF.
- The four-season temperate climate with average snowfall of only 13 inches makes year-round living easy. Average elevation is 2,165 feet above sea level with surrounding mountain elevations of up to 6,685 feet with Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Because of this broad range of elevations and corresponding climates and plant growth, the area is one of the most biodiverse in the United States and the world. For detailed information on the Asheville area climate download this PDF.
- The quality of life in Asheville is outstanding, with low crime rate, broad employment opportunities, incredible educational opportunities with two universities and many colleges nearby, and diverse housing markets for rental, purchase and retirement.
