At a Glance
Median Income
$172,500
$117,447 per capita
Home Value
$1,249,000
Zillow: $454,142
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,135/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.3%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Biltmore Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biltmore Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biltmore Forest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biltmore Forest residents earn a median household income of $172,500 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $117,447. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biltmore Forest is $1,249,000 , 343% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,142. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Biltmore Forest reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,135/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
85.3% of adults in Biltmore Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(153% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biltmore Forest has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,536
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,500
Per Capita$117,447
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,249,000
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$454,142
Housing Units785
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,135/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary284/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,212 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.3%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+42.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Biltmore Forest was founded in 1923.
The median home in Biltmore Forest was built in 1959.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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