Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
The Dripolator Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cup of Jomo
Coffee Shop
Veranda Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Mountain Brewing
Coffee Shop
Dynamite Roasting Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Red House Studios and Gallery
Art Gallery
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Swannanoa Valley Museum
Museum
Pullman Stadium
Stadium
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Art Gallery
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (19) A-
Dairy King
Fast Food
Beer + Gear
Bar
Kilwin's Black Mountain
Sweets
The Hop Black Mountain
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
Black Mountain Ale House
Bar
Town Pump Tavern
Bar
Taco Billy Black Mountain
Fast Food
Mac's Burgers & Cheesesteaks
Fast Food
Black Mountain ABC Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lookout Brewing Company
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Worldly Weiner
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Seven Sisters Brew Pub
Bar
Old School Subs
Fast Food
Black Mountain Pepperoni's Pizza
Fast Food
Christmount Dining Hall
Fast Food
Pisgah Brewing
Bar
Howerton Dining Hall
Deli
Hot Dog King
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Black Mountain Yoga
Gym
Black Mountain Sports Massage & Fitness
Gym
McAlister Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
Bakery
Open Oven Brunch and Bakery
Bakery
Hey Hey Cupcake
Bakery
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Youth Center Park
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Town Square
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Riverwalk Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Robert Lake Park
Park
Grovemont Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Black Mountain Natural Foods
Convenience Store
Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique
Pets
Gift Crafts
Gift Shop
Krista Anne's
Clothing
C.W. Moose Trading Company
Clothing
Kitchen Emporium
Furniture
Europa
Gift Shop
Brandon's
Gift Shop
Head To Toe
Gift Shop
Town Hardware & General Store
Home Improvement
Sassafras on Sutton
Books
Town & Country Furniture Market
Furniture
Epic Cycles
Bicycle
Acme Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tyson Furniture
Furniture
Black Mountain Blooms
Florist
Blue Ridge Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kim's Cuts
Hairdresser
Ardea Salon & Gallery
Beauty
Burton's
Convenience Store
HILLBILLYS GULF
Convenience Store
Black Mountain
Books
Blue Ridge Pet Supplies
Pets
Black Mountain Quick Stop
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Black Mountain.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
167
Bus Stop
Cue!
Bus Stop
Blackmtfest
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Black Mountain is 108/100 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C+

Black Mountain crime rates are 1,918 per 100k, which is 22% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,603 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
315 crimes per 100k C+
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employment B-

The median income in Black Mountain is $55,975 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$55,975 D
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Black Mountain Family EyeCare
Doctor
Black Mountain Police Department
Police
Black Mountain Fire Department
Fire Station
Sunshine Pharmacy
Pharmacy
FamilyCare of Black Mountain/Old Fort
Clinic
AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Black Mountain
Clinic
Swannanoa Valley Medical Center
Doctor
Garren Creek Fire Station 23-2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A

Black Mountain home prices are $235,500 - which is 50% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$235,500 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C

The Black Mountain graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Black Mountain Primary
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
Black Mountain Elementary
The Learning Community School
Owen Middle
High Schools (1) F
Owen High
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ratings A+

Black Mountain has an overall rating of 84% from 10 reviews.
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User Surveys (10)
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  • Black Mountain has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Black Mountain crime rates are 22% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Black Mountain is 16% higher than the North Carolina average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Black Mountain? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Youth Center Park
      Lake Tomahawk Park
      Town Square
      Lake Tomahawk Park
      Riverwalk Park
      Veterans Park
      Robert Lake Park
      Grovemont Park

      Entertainment

      Red House Studios and Gallery
      Black Mountain Center for the Arts
      Swannanoa Valley Museum
      Pullman Stadium
      Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Dairy King
      Beer + Gear
      Kilwin's Black Mountain
      The Hop Black Mountain
      Kilwins
      Black Mountain Ale House
      Town Pump Tavern
      Taco Billy Black Mountain

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Black Mountain? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Black Mountain.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Black Mountain? The cost of living in Black Mountain is 108/100 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
      Black Mountain
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Black Mountain? Black Mountain crime rates are 1,918, which are 22% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,918 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Black Mountain? The median income in Black Mountain is $55,975 which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $55,9751% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,21321% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      80% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Black Mountain a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Sunshine Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Black Mountain Family EyeCare
      Swannanoa Valley Medical Center

      A Housing

      What are Black Mountain home prices? Black Mountain home prices are $235,500 - which is 50% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $235,50028% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22829% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Black Mountain have good schools? The Black Mountain graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Black Mountain a good place to live? Black Mountain has an overall rating of 84% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      10 total surveys

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