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Mars Hill, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,738 Population 1,304/sq mi density
$77,826 Median Income $30,660 per capita
$295,700 Home Value $408,024 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,826 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$295,700 home value, $942/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Mars Hill (42)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: There are four distinct seasons in East Tennessee, but temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summe...
Bear Paw State Natural Area
State Park
44 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Beech Creek State Natural Area
State Park
197 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Black Rock Mountain State Park
State Park
1,704 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals,...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front...
Weather: The weather on the parkway can vary widely along its 469-mile route. Precipitation is possible any time of the year. Winter can be cold and snowy, especially at the higher elevations. Spring and fall ...
Bobs Creek State Natural Area
State Park
3,706 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Caesars Head State Park
State Park
4,577 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visitor Center open Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10-4. *Beginning on April 21, Bookstore / Visitor Center will be open Tues - Sun, 9 - 5 Int...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Guided Tours
Weather: Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 No...
Chimney Rock State Park
State Park
2,280 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.1346&lon=-81.7036#.VhkrZ-xVhBc
Croft State Park
State Park
6,805 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Davy Crockett Birthplace
State Park
98 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Devils Fork State Park
State Park
578 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk Knob State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk Knob State Park
State Park
2,458 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fonta Flora State Trail
State Park
238 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gorges State Park
State Park
1,112 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grandfather Mountain State Park
State Park
307 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock ...
Weather: Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahre...
John And Landon Carter House State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jones Gap State Park
State Park
3,915 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
State Park
1,005 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake James State Park
State Park
893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Mitchell State Park
State Park
319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Tunnel State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land
State Park
249 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Oconee State Park
State Park
1,086 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther Creek
State Park
939 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther Creek State Park
State Park
364 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paris Mountain State Park
State Park
1,542 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pineola State Natural Area
State Park
91 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Pisgah View State Park
State Park
499 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
South Mountains State Park
State Park
7,235 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area
State Park
20 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Sycamore Shoals
State Park
64 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Table Rock State Park
State Park
2,849 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Warriors Path
State Park
986 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wildcat Wayside State Park
State Park
64 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilderness Road State Park
State Park
394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area
State Park
1,452 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0