North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Hendersonville is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 15,253. Residents earn $52,337 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hendersonville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hendersonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hendersonville is $52,337, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hendersonville is $282,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hendersonville is below the national average at 332 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,096 per 100,000, 109% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hendersonville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,337 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,210 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,950 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,120 |
| County GDP | $6,372M |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Healthcare | 324 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $282,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,127 |
| Median List Price | $424,900 |
| Median List Price | $424,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 23.5% |
| Inventory | 149 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,232 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,940 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,875/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Total Violent | 332.1/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Murder | 7.4/100K |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Rape | 36.9/100K |
| Robbery | 103.3/100K |
| Assault | 184.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,095.6/100K |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 487.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,394.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 214.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.1 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,102 ft (641 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3243°N, 82.4563°W |
| County FIPS | 37089 |
Winner: Republican by 14.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |