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Who Lives Here

Black Mountain Demographics

Education

High School

22%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

18%

Master's

9%

Doctorate

38%

Family Size

2 people

65%

3 people

16%

4 people

16%

5 people

3%

6+ people

0%

Household Income

0-50k

51%

50-100k

33%

100-150k

10%

150-200k

3%

200k+

3%

Age

0-10

9%

10-20

7%

20-45

26%

45-65

31%

65+

26%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Black Mountain?

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
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Sep '23-$895--
Aug '23-$895--
Jul '23-$895--
Jun '23-$995--
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Jan '23-$850--
Dec '22-$850--

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Black Mountain

Black Mountain Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

40%

15-30 Mins

40%

30-40 Mins

12%

40-60 Mins

5%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 1616

Walk Score®

Percentage: 1616

Bike Score®

Top Scores: Art, Grocery, Restaurant

Things To Do In Black Mountain

Top Score

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. A high number of fine art centers per resident
  2. 26% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. Significantly more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This supermarket score is far from superior.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 100% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 100% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Better stock your pantry because the restaurant scene is paltry.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 93% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 5% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Stock up on your home beans, because this place is out of brew.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 82% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 25% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Disco is definitely dead around here.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 85% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Room for improvement. More parks please.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Do you even lift, bro? Black Mountain is weak on fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 100% fewer gyms than average
  3. 100% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're not mutts about Black Mountain.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 88% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 29% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of medical care round here is a little hard to swallow

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Fasten your seat belt, it's a long way to get gas.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 100% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 100% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Black Mountain Education

Schools

Top Schools in Black Mountain

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All About

Living in Black Mountain, NC

The small town of Black Mountain, North Carolina is home to approximately 8,000 residents. Retirees are a common sight, as they make up 23% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 45, skew older than most cities in North Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 67% of residents own their homes. At $898/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

There are three primary industries in Black Mountain: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of just over $57K, Black Mountain workers earn less than the average North Carolina resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Black Mountain has a high number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 20% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Black Mountain has an average commute time of about 19 minutes, outperforming the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (38%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many commuters walk to work.

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