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Asheville, NC
North Carolina · Buncombe County · Asheville Metro
Asheville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 94,369. Residents earn $67,221 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
94,369
Population
2,075/sq mi density
$67,221
Median Income
$41,818 per capita
$411,000
Home Value
$454,142 Zillow
$1,303
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
742
Violent Crime/100K
6,325 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,221 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
742 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Asheville
Historic Markers
20
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
4
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Asheville, NC
4 reported haunted locations found near Asheville, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chicken Alley | The legendary ghost of Dr. Jamie Smith, who lived at this infamous Asheville locale known as "Chicken Alley" over a century ago. For decades, countless sightings of his ghost have been reported. Dr. Smith was killed in a bar-room confrontation in 1902 at the old historic "Broadway's Tavern" The tavern was destroyed by fire the following year. The close vicinity known as Chicken Alley has been victim to his ghost for over one hundred years! |
| Helens' Bridge | recently torn down and rebuilt - When the Zalandia Castle caught fire; a woman named Helen lost her only child. A daughter. Helen was so crushed by the loss she hung herself from the bridge right down the road from the castle. On Halloween night go to the bridge and try to conjure Helen. If she is successfully called, you car will mess up in some way that you can't get down the mountain. |
| Old Battery Park Hotel | It's said that in a private apartment building in downtown Asheville which used to be known as the Battery Park Hotel in the early to mid 1900's, apparitions can be seen very early in the morning. Individuals who worked the morning shift in the pantry refused to go in alone because a man who was murdered there was known to reveal himself in spirit form to employees. |
| Reed House | the sounds of pool being played can be heard. |