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Hendersonville, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Hendersonville.

Population: 57,488 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hendersonville, NC is $422,484 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $462,475 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,767/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,484

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$422,484
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.4%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$437,626
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$462,475
Median list price
$541,250
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
461
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
187
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
90

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,767/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.3 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
10
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
42
Nearest airport
Transylvania Community Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY, ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE, TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+787 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
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
36,860
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
988

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

How it compares

HendersonvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$422,484$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$462,475$330,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,767/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Hendersonville, NC?
$422,484.
What is the median sale price in Hendersonville, NC?
$462,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Hendersonville, NC?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Hendersonville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,767/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hendersonville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, drought.
Is Hendersonville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
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, 2022-23).
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: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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