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Asheville, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Asheville, NC (Buncombe County) — Census median home value $411,000, county listing prices down about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Asheville houses and the broader area.
Asheville, NC is in Buncombe County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Asheville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 94,369, with a median household income of $67,221. Census data puts Asheville houses at a median value of $411,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.
Market overview
Asheville housing market
Asheville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Asheville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$411,000
Population (Census ACS)
94,369
Median household income
$67,221
County price trend (2025)
1.19% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Asheville market snapshot
Population
94,369
Median Household Income
$67,221
Median Home Value (city)
$411,000
Median Listing Price (Buncombe County)
$599,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,303/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.3%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Asheville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $411,000. Separately, Buncombe County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $599,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Buncombe County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.19% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Asheville has an estimated population of 94,369 and a median household income of $67,221, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Asheville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Buncombe County Schools — 45 schools, 22,091 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Buncombe addresses may be served by Buncombe County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Asheville FAQ
What are houses worth in Asheville, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Asheville at $411,000. Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Asheville, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Asheville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $411,000. Active listing prices in Buncombe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Asheville, NC?
Asheville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Buncombe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Asheville, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Asheville's population at approximately 94,369.
What's the median rent in Asheville, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Asheville at approximately $1,303 per month.
What is the median household income in Asheville, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Asheville at approximately $67,221.
Is the Asheville housing market growing?
Buncombe County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.19% annual change in 2025.
Is Asheville, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Asheville's median home value at about 6.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Asheville, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Buncombe County Schools for many Asheville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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