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Hendersonville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,253 Population 1,933/sq mi density
$52,337 Median Income $37,210 per capita
$282,500 Home Value $396,127 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 4,777 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,337 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$282,500 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hendersonville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,337
30% below
$37,210 per capita
Home Value
$282,500
0% below
Zillow: $396,127
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
4,777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
100%
Rent
106%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hendersonville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population15,253
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,337
Per Capita$37,210
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

B+
Home Value$282,500
Rent$1,232
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$396,127
Housing Units8,290
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property4,777/100K
Murder14.1/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary871/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,102 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Hendersonville was founded in 1838.
The median home in Hendersonville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.