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Black Mountain S, NC

Black Mountain S, NC.

Population: 12,663 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Black Mountain S, NC is $465,230 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $530,500 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,775/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$465,230

Typical home value

-3.8%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$465,230
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$492,749
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$530,500
Median list price
$589,000
Median price per sqft
$306
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
175
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
161
1-year forecast
-1.6%
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,775/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,482/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,714/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,866/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,109/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Black Mountain Primary, Owen High, Black Mountain Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
84
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (8.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.0 in
Annual snowfall
6.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
452
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,957
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,482

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (11 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Six Oaks Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
JULIAN F KEITH ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TX
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,319
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
119,099
Average weekly wage
$1,157
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,028

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Black Mountain SState medianUS median
Typical home value$465,230$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$530,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,775/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,319$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Black Mountain S, NC?
$465,230.
What is the median sale price in Black Mountain S, NC?
$530,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Black Mountain S, NC?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Black Mountain S, NC?
Typical rent: $1,775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Black Mountain S, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind.
Is Black Mountain S, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Black Mountain S, NC. 84 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Black Mountain S, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Black Mountain S, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Black Mountain S, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Black Mountain S, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Black Mountain S, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Black Mountain S, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Black Mountain S, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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