Asheville Facts and Statistics

Population: 73,000

Elevation: 2,000+

Highest Point: Mount Mitchell at 6,684 feet

Average Summer Temperature: 72 F

Average Winter Temperature: 36 F

Average Rainfall: 47 inches

Average Snowfall: 13 inches

Median Household Income: $48,000

Median Home Price: $169,000

Median Resident Age: 39.2

Average Commute Time: 18 minutes

Sales Tax: 7%


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Asheville According to the US Census Bureau


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