Biltmore Forest, NC · Houses & Market Data

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Biltmore Forest, NC (Buncombe County) — Census median home value $1,249,000, county listing prices down about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Biltmore Forest houses and the broader area.

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Biltmore Forest, NC is in Buncombe County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Biltmore Forest and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,536, with a median household income of $172,500. Census data puts Biltmore Forest houses at a median value of $1,249,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.

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Market overview

Biltmore Forest housing market

Biltmore Forest is in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Biltmore Forest and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$1,249,000

Population (Census ACS)

1,536

Median household income

$172,500

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

Biltmore Forest market snapshot

Population

1,536

County

Buncombe County

Median Household Income

$172,500

Median Home Value (city)

$1,249,000

Median Listing Price (Buncombe County)

$599,500

Median Gross Rent

$-666,666,666/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-3.3%

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Why Biltmore Forest

What makes Biltmore Forest different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Biltmore Forest's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,249,000. 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

Biltmore Forest has an estimated population of 1,536 and a median household income of $172,500, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Biltmore Forest's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -4637681% 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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Places around Biltmore Forest

County guide: Buncombe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Biltmore Forest.

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Nearby communities include Asheville, Royal Pines, Bent Creek, Avery Creek, Emma, Fairview, Woodfin, Swannanoa, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Montreat, Barnardsville.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Greenville, Gastonia.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Fletcher (~7.3 mi), Hoopers Creek (~8.5 mi), Mills River (~11.0 mi), Gerton (~11.3 mi), Fruitland (~11.5 mi), Mountain Home (~11.6 mi), Balfour (~12.9 mi), Horse Shoe (~14.1 mi), Edneyville (~14.7 mi), Hendersonville (~15.3 mi), Laurel Park (~15.6 mi), Etowah (~16.2 mi), Barker Heights (~16.6 mi), Canton (~16.6 mi), Valley Hill (~16.8 mi), Dana (~17.8 mi).

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Census & home facts

Biltmore Forest data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

1,536

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$1,249,000

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$172,500

County FHFA annual change (2025)

1.19%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$599,500

Census place type

town

County

Buncombe County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

2.91 sq mi

Census GEOID

3705880

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Biltmore Forest

Schools

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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Common questions

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What are houses worth in Biltmore Forest, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Biltmore Forest at $1,249,000. Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Biltmore Forest, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Biltmore Forest, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,249,000. Active listing prices in Buncombe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Biltmore Forest, NC?

Biltmore Forest 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 Biltmore Forest, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Biltmore Forest's population at approximately 1,536.

What's the median rent in Biltmore Forest, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Biltmore Forest at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.

What is the median household income in Biltmore Forest, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Biltmore Forest at approximately $172,500.

Is the Biltmore Forest housing market growing?

Buncombe County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.19% annual change in 2025.

Is Biltmore Forest, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Biltmore Forest's median home value at about 7.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -4637681% 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 Biltmore Forest, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Buncombe County Schools for many Biltmore Forest addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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