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Hendersonville, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Hendersonville.

Population: 57,488 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hendersonville, NC is $417,076 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,500 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,830/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$417,076

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$417,076
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+89.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$433,532
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
$465,500
Median list price
$475,298
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
258
For-sale inventory
455
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
461
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,830/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
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
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Henderson County Schools, The Mountain Community Sch
Schools include
Atkinson Elementary, The Mountain Community Sch, Apple Valley Middle, North Henderson High, Dana Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
297
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
General Electric Co/Shepherd Farm (7.6 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
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
69.1 in
Annual snowfall
7.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,479
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,322

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (5 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Transylvania Community Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
13
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+787 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
24.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,682
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,995
Average weekly wage
$1,063
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,093

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

How it compares

HendersonvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$417,076$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$465,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,830/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,682$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 Hendersonville, NC?
$417,076.
What is the median sale price in Hendersonville, NC?
$465,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hendersonville, NC?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Hendersonville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,830/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hendersonville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, drought.
Is Hendersonville, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 297 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 Hendersonville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hendersonville, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hendersonville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hendersonville, NC?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hendersonville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hendersonville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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