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Black Mountain, NC
B+
Population: 8,386
Home Price: $264,900
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Black Mountain is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 8,386. Black Mountain has a cool summer and wet winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Black Mountain, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,985
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$68,333
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
57.5
43.3
42.3
Gender
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Male
40.3%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
59.7%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
White
93.5%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$264,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,029
$682
$801
Family Households
49.2%
49.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.5%
36.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.1%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
35.9%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.6%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.1%
20.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
6.4%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
37.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
43.3%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.7%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
0.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
36.6
72.2
40.7
Assault
61.1
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Black Mountain
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
390.9
751.0
336.1
Theft
1673.4
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
244.3
184.7
167.1
Arson
24.4
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Black Mountain, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
gluten free
hot dogs
plantbased
plant based
chef
beer
craft beer
cigars
bakery
delicious
cooking
teppanyaki
dessert
pizza
caf
restaurant
festivals
gas grills
college football
go deacs
mens womens
soccer
football
tennis
fantasy football
hs football
baseball
teams
basketball
usmnt
wrestling
coaching
volleyball
lacrosse
pro wrestling
golf
duke basketball
athletics
generative
nft
digital artwork
inspired by
surrealist
nfts
poetry
visual art
art prints
conceptual art
creative
craft
poems
loeil
visual
designer animator
arts culture
photography
pfp
paintings
spending time
random stuff
junk
cigars
hiking
books
adventures
bikes
photography
fulltime
ride bicycles
collector
dabbling
autos
nascar
anime avatars
skateboarding
fitness
anime
niche
digital multimedia
music videos
outdoor
pro wrestling
award winning
government politics
creative
producer
marketing
corporate
arts
journalism
public relations
quality content
educational
tv
hiphop
sports
arts culture
photography
mountain
mountains
catawba falls
summer
beach
hiking
arts
winter
science technology
sports
barefoot
space
photography
facilities
outfitter
ride bicycles
air conditioning
nature
picnics
wildlife
free shipping
grocery store
liquor store
pharmacy
toy store
craft fair
amazon
drive thru
packaging
bakery
pre order
restaurant
dollar tree
collections
grocery
guitar picks
candles
aisles
cafe
furniture
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