North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Biltmore Forest is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,536. Residents earn $172,500 per year, which is 130% above the national average.
Based on current data, Biltmore Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Biltmore Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Biltmore Forest is $172,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 130% above $75,149. This places Biltmore Forest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Biltmore Forest is $1,249,000, making it a premium housing market at 343% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Biltmore Forest is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 700 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
Biltmore Forest is a highly educated community — 85.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Biltmore Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $172,500 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $117,447 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,130 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,785 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,107 |
| County GDP | $21,262M |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Healthcare | 1,283 |
| Retail | 1,329 |
| Manufacturing | 331 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.40% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
| Census Median | $1,249,000 |
| 343% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.40% |
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,557/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 700.3/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.1/100K |
| Theft | 490.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,212 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5349°N, 82.5379°W |
| County FIPS | 37021 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 85.3% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Retail Stores | 1,329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |