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Information on Asheville, Buncombe County

Welcome to our dedicated page for Asheville, located in the state of North Carolina, Buncombe County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Asheville, Buncombe County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.


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Asheville City HALL, Buncombe County

Asheville City Hall's addressAsheville Asheville Municipal Building
70 Court Plz, PO Box 7148

Asheville, NC 28802-7148
United States
Phone number of Asheville City Hall+1 828-259-5600
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Asheville official website222
Mayor of AshevilleTerry M Bellamy
Buncombe County, North Carolina: Vital Records Asheville vital records
Birth Certificate Order your North Carolina birth certificate online

Common questions about Asheville

What county is Asheville NC in?

Asheville, NC is located in Buncombe County

Where is Asheville, North Carolina ?

Asheville is located in Buncombe County, in the western part of North Carolina, USA. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it lies near the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers. Asheville is approximately 130 miles west of Charlotte and 60 miles north of the South Carolina border.

What is the cost of living in Asheville NC ?

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County) is relatively high compared to the national average. Housing costs average around $300,000 for a home. Transportation is about 10% above average, while grocery prices are close to the national median. Overall, living in Asheville comes with a premium.

Asheville building department, NC

If you're planning a construction project in Asheville, NC, obtaining the necessary permits is an essential first step. You'll need to visit the Development Services Center, located at 161 South Charlotte Street, to submit your application. This office is your go-to resource for ensuring compliance with local building regulations. It's important to reach out directly to them to get detailed information on the associated costs and processing times, as these can vary depending on the specifics of your project. Whether you're constructing a new building or making significant alterations, securing the correct documentation helps keep your project on track and in line with city requirements.
OfficeDevelopment Services Department
CityAsheville
StateNorth Carolina
Address161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone828-259-5846
Websitehttps://www.ashevillenc.gov/service/development-services/

Demography of Asheville

Name of Asheville inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population83 393 inhabitants11 / 344
Population density in Asheville1 860,2 pop/sq mi (718,2 pop/km²)

Asheville City (NC) statistics

Asheville NC Median household income$55,054
Asheville NC Poverty rate17.3%
Asheville NC Unemployment rate3.8%
Asheville NC Educational attainment90.2%

Air quality

Asheville Air Quality Today38 (Good)

List of Passport Facilities in Asheville, NC

Where to apply for a passport in Asheville, NC? There are 2 passport offices in Asheville, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
BILTMORE STATION POST OFFICE780 HENDERSONVILLE RD8282716441
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE POST OFFICE33 COXE AVE.8282716428

Top 3 most popular banks in Asheville

There are 45 bank branches in Asheville.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Asheville with 9 branch offices, followed by First Bank with 6 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 5 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Asheville:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association9Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Bank6Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Branch Banking and Trust Company5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
SunTrust Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Tennessee Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
HomeTrust Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of England1Limited Service Loan Production Office
Capital Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Pinnacle Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Park National Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TruPoint Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Asheville administrative numbers

Asheville City code3702140
Asheville City postcode28802

Toponymy and translation of Asheville

Arabic: آشفيلPersian: اشویلHebrew: אשוויל
Japanese: アシュビルKorean: 애슈빌Ossetian: Эшвилл
Russian: ЭшвиллChinese: 阿什维尔 

Transportation modes in Asheville

Airport
Asheville Regional Airport 9.3 miles
Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport 45.5 miles
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 50.4 miles

Asheville territory

Asheville area44,83 sq mi (116,11 km²)
Asheville altitude2 060 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 35.571
Longitude: -82.5527
Latitude: 35° 34' 16'' North
Longitude: 82° 33' 10'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Natural parksAsheville isn't part of a natural park

What is Asheville close to?

Nearby cities include: Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Weaverville and Fletcher
WoodfinWoodfinBlack Mountain
WoodfinNeighbouring townsBiltmore Forest
CantonBiltmore ForestBiltmore Forest
Biltmore Forest 2.6 milesWoodfin 5.8 milesWeaverville 8.9 miles
Fletcher 9.9 milesBlack Mountain 13 milesMontreat 15.2 miles
Canton 16.2 milesMarshall 17.3 milesMars Hill 17.8 miles
Hendersonville 18 milesLaurel Park 18.1 milesClyde 20.4 miles
Old Fort 21.5 milesLake Lure 21.6 milesFlat Rock 22 miles
Brevard 24.7 milesSaluda 25.8 milesWaynesville 25.8 miles
Hot Springs 27.1 milesBurnsville 27.9 milesMaggie Valley 28.7 miles

Distance between Asheville and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2029 milesHouston : 847 milesPhiladelphia : 508 miles
Phoenix : 1682 milesSan Antonio : 1021 milesSan Diego : 1978 miles
Dallas : 835 milesSan Jose : 2173 milesJacksonville : 366 miles
Indianapolis : 351 milesSan Francisco : 2234 milesAustin : 954 miles
Columbus : 306 milesFort Worth : 868 milesCharlotte : 100 miles closest
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Asheville, NC

Elementary schools in Asheville

Bell Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 273

Claxton Elementary

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 493

Emma Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 353

Estes Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 765

Evergreen Community Charter

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 444

Francine Delany New School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 174

Hall Fletcher Elementary

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 365

Haw Creek Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 382

Ira B Jones Elementary

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 519

Isaac Dickson Elementary

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 543

Johnston Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 296

Oakley Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 463

Sand Hill-Venable Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 629

Vance Elementary

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 470

West Buncombe Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 561

Woodfin Elementary

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 134

Middle schools in Asheville

Asheville Middle

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 796

Eblen Intermediate

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 731

Erwin Middle

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 688

Koontz Intermediate

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 709

Reynolds Middle

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 506

High schools in Asheville

Asheville High

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1021

Early College

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 13
Students : 278

Erwin High

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1316

Middle College

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Students : 60

Nesbitt Discovery Academy

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 296

Reynolds High

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1300

Roberson High

District of Buncombe County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1619

School of Inquiry and Life Sciences

District of Asheville City Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 351

Alternative schools in Asheville

Invest Collegiate - Imagine

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 805

The Franklin School of Innovation

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 12
Students : 409

Private schools in Asheville

Asheville Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 169

Asheville Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 112

Asheville Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 106

Asheville School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 287

Azalea Mountain School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 64

Carolina Day School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 626

Emmanuel Lutheran School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 144

French Broad River Academy

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 92

Hanger Hall School

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 74

Light Of Wisdom School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 9

Montessori Learning Center Of Asheville

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 45

New City Christian School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 61

North Asheville Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 125

Odyssey Community School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 94

Rainbow Community School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 208

The New Classical Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 56