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Crime in Asheville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Asheville. Key points include:
There were 4,467 total crimes in Asheville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Asheville is 4,691.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Asheville is 796.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Asheville is 3,895.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Asheville is 121.37% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Asheville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Asheville / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,467 | 4,691.3 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 758 | 796.1 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 12 | 12.6 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 108 | 113.4 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 556 | 583.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,709 | 3,895.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 573 | 601.8 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,815 | 2,956.3 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 321 | 337.1 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Asheville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Asheville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Asheville is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Asheville is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Asheville is $460,993.
The median income in Asheville is $71,102.
Asheville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Asheville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Asheville | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 146 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Asheville, NC Weather
The average high in Asheville is 66.6° and the average low is 43.9°.
There are 81.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.6 inches of precipitation each year with 12.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Asheville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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4 Reviews & Comments About Asheville
If you are into mountains, beer, and nice people, Asheville is worth a visit. There are creameries and breweries along with plenty of shopping. The Biltmore is worth a visit and the scenery is superb.
Definitely hit Wicked Weeds and the Biltmore Mansion. The gardens at the Biltmore are worth the fee alone!
Asheville is a simply beautiful city. It is populated by the most open minded, outgoing citizens. There is so much to do in the beautiful surrounding mountains, as well as in the thriving downtown streets. Hiking, kayaking, and zip lining are popular for the average adrenaline junkie. However, I enjoy the more artistic, human element of Asheville. In the spring, there are musicians that perform on the streets in downtown. There is a drum circle that anyone who enjoys playing or dancing would love. There is also many quaint romantic restaurants and bakeries where I and my Fiance have enjoyed many a quiet evening.
My favorite place is downtown. There are several bakeries and restaurants there that are romantic. There is a music hall that doubles as a small bar. There are also many good museums.
This city peaked during a ten year period between 1995 & 2005. Now, too hip to afford unless by inheritance or importing money from elsewhere. Jobs are scarce & low paying. Real estate is 4th most expensive in nation, and impossible to compete for. Rednecks surround the city, so expect undereducated and resentments. Weather in winter can be depressing. Arts & entertainment lean toward commonplace or mundane. City slows down way too early, or is crowded by ashat tourists who act like locusts. Summer festivals seem all the same. Lots of dogs & unattended children in the 50 ipa breweries. Out of town developers gouging for downtown locations. $600/sqft+ is not uncommon. Wish-washy impotent culture for the most part. It may be great place for the entitled and pseudo-spiritual ambiguous...but what about the rest of us- Expect to drive everywhere, pay for parking if you can find any. So many homeless line the streets they seem to outnumber tourists. Used to be super cool...but now just an elitist fascist sanctuary. Surrounding towns are even worse. Good luck here. Definitely not the Asheville of legends yore.
Expensive for what's offered. NYC prices for jersey quality & service. Beware the homelessness. Many are living in vehicles around city due to tragically few decent paying jobs & skyrocketing real estate prices. Too many undereducated & over-entitled to deal with. Leaving ASAP.
I moved from Asheville...yes Asheville back to my hometown of Forest City. I got tired of the unfriendly people on Asheville, the traffic, the incredibly high cost of living, etc. I love being back in Small Town Friendly.
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Asheville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Asheville
The current population in Asheville is 94,535. The population has increased 15.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94,535 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 94,369 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 93,695 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 93,272 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 92,328 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 91,560 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 90,531 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 89,318 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 87,531 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 86,789 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 85,783 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 84,883 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 83,796 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 82,823 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 81,970 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Asheville
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Asheville is:
79.8% White with 75,465 White residents.
8.1% African American with 7,672 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 1,021 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 86 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 484 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 3,517 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 6,264 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Asheville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Asheville
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Asheville is 51.2% female with 48,408 female residents.
Asheville is 48.8% male with 46,127 male residents.
| Gender | Asheville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Asheville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Asheville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Asheville completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Asheville completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Asheville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Asheville completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Asheville completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Asheville completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Asheville completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Asheville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Asheville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Asheville, North Carolina
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5.9% of households in Asheville earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Asheville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Asheville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Asheville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Asheville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Asheville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Asheville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Asheville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Asheville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.4% of households in Asheville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Asheville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
