Livability Score

67
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Black Mountain Brewing
Coffee Shop
Veranda Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Dripolator Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cup of Jomo
Coffee Shop
Dynamite Roasting Co
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Swannanoa Valley Museum
Museum
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Red House Studios and Gallery
Art Gallery
Pullman Stadium
Stadium
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (1) F
Howerton Dining Hall
Deli
Old School Subs
Fast Food
Seven Sisters Brew Pub
Bar
Worldly Weiner
Fast Food
Lookout Brewing Company
Bar
Mac's Burgers & Cheesesteaks
Fast Food
Kilwins
Sweets
Kilwin's Black Mountain
Sweets
Taco Billy Black Mountain
Fast Food
Black Mountain Ale House
Bar
The Hop Black Mountain
Sweets
Town Pump Tavern
Bar
Black Mountain ABC Store
Alcohol
Beer + Gear
Bar
Dairy King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Christmount Dining Hall
Fast Food
Black Mountain Pepperoni's Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
McAlister Gymnasium
Gym
Black Mountain Yoga
Gym
Black Mountain Sports Massage & Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Hey Hey Cupcake
Bakery
Open Oven Brunch and Bakery
Bakery
Ingles
Grocery Store
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
Bakery
Parks (2) F
Robert Lake Park
Park
Town Square
Park
Riverwalk Park
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Youth Center Park
Park
Andrews Geyser
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Huckleberry
Gift Shop
Black Mountain
Books
Dollar General
Discount Store
Burton's
Convenience Store
Kim's Cuts
Hairdresser
Tyson Furniture
Furniture
Acme Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Town Hardware & General Store
Home Improvement
Kitchen Emporium
Furniture
Krista Anne's
Clothing
Brandon's
Gift Shop
Gift Crafts
Gift Shop
C.W. Moose Trading Company
Clothing
Europa
Gift Shop
Epic Cycles
Bicycle
Town & Country Furniture Market
Furniture
Head To Toe
Gift Shop
Sassafras on Sutton
Books
Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique
Pets
Black Mountain Natural Foods
Convenience Store
Ardea Salon & Gallery
Beauty
Black Mountain Blooms
Florist
Blue Ridge Mini Mart
Convenience Store
HILLBILLYS GULF
Convenience Store
Blue Ridge Pet Supplies
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Montreat.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Blackmtfest
Bus Stop
Cue!
Bus Stop
167
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Montreat is 144/100 - which is 54% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A

Montreat crime rates are 997 per 100k, which is 60% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
834 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
164 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Montreat is $190,750 - which is 295% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$190,750 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Sunshine Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Black Mountain Fire Department
Fire Station
Black Mountain Police Department
Police
Black Mountain Family EyeCare
Doctor
AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Black Mountain
Clinic
FamilyCare of Black Mountain/Old Fort
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Montreat home prices are $455,000 - which is 190% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$455,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Montreat graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain Primary
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
The Learning Community School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Montreat has an overall rating of 84% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Montreat Area Facts

  • Montreat has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Montreat crime rates are 60% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Montreat is 54% higher than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Montreat? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Robert Lake Park
      Town Square
      Riverwalk Park
      Lake Tomahawk Park
      Lake Tomahawk Park
      Youth Center Park
      Andrews Geyser
      Veterans Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Howerton Dining Hall
      Old School Subs
      Seven Sisters Brew Pub
      Worldly Weiner
      Lookout Brewing Company
      Mac's Burgers & Cheesesteaks
      Kilwins
      Kilwin's Black Mountain

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Montreat? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Montreat.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      47% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      55%

      52% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Montreat? The cost of living in Montreat is 144/100 - which is 54% higher than North Carolina.
      Montreat
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Montreat? Montreat crime rates are 997, which are 60% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      997 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 101

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Montreat? The median income in Montreat is $190,750 which is 295% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $190,750245% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $10,48365% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      36% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Montreat a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Montreat home prices? Montreat home prices are $455,000 - which is 190% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $455,000146% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      100%

      57% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Montreat have good schools? The Montreat graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Montreat a good place to live? Montreat has an overall rating of 84% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      2 total surveys

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