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Hendersonville, NC
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Hendersonville, NC
At a Glance
How Hendersonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hendersonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hendersonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hendersonville residents earn a median household income of $52,337 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,210. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hendersonville is $282,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,127. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Hendersonville reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,777/100K. The murder rate is 14.1/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Hendersonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hendersonville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.