At a Glance
Median Income
$91,503
$46,686 per capita
Home Value
$396,500
Zillow: $512,852
Median Rent
$1,552/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
1,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hendersonville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $91,503 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,686. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,597 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hendersonville is $396,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,852. Median rent is $1,552/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Hendersonville reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Hendersonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hendersonville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population62,390
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,503
Per Capita$46,686
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,552
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$512,852
Housing Units25,549
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property1,117/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Hendersonville was founded in 1784.
The median home in Hendersonville was built in 1989.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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