Living in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Black Mountain has 8,513 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $77,042 (6% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $358,900, the median rent is $1,652/month.
Black Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 8,513
- Median age
- 58.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $77,042State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $358,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,652/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Black Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Black Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Mountain the median home value is $358,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,652 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,619 a month in housing costs.
Black Mountain median household income
The median household income in Black Mountain is $77,042 and the income per person is $52,875. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Black Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,884
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 26.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.31
Black Mountain demographics
- Population
- 8,513
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.9%
- Households
- 3,601
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Mountain ›
Education in Black Mountain
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Black Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.8%
Black Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | $77,042 | $358,900 | $1,652 |
| Montreat | 630 | $115,568 | $606,400 | — |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | $69,760 | $287,500 | $788 |
| Fairview | 2,298 | $92,132 | $439,600 | — |
| Old Fort | 555 | $47,500 | $135,900 | $818 |
| Chimney Rock Village | 122 | $64,375 | $477,300 | $1,617 |
| Asheville | 94,535 | $71,102 | $440,000 | $1,402 |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | $169,167 | $1,333,300 | — |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | $52,315 | $345,900 | $1,124 |
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What is the median household income in Black Mountain, NC?
The median household income in Black Mountain is $77,042, 6% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Black Mountain?
The median home value in Black Mountain is $358,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Black Mountain?
The median gross rent in Black Mountain is $1,652 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Black Mountain, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Black Mountain?
The median age in Black Mountain is 58.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Black Mountain?
The average commute to work in Black Mountain is 21 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Black Mountain is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Mountain?
56.3% of adults in Black Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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