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Barker Heights, NC

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Population
1,074
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,124 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$190,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$29,277
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Barker Heights

Sitting right between Hendersonville and East Flat Rock, Barker Heights offers a convenient spot for anyone looking for a quiet neighborhood with quick access to town. The community started as rural farmland before growing into a modest residential pocket for local mill workers in the twentieth century. Today, it keeps a relaxed, grounded feel with surrounding creeks and easy connections to the Oklawaha Greenway, letting residents hop on the trail for a scenic walk or bike ride straight into nearby parks.

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Nearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.1ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+98.9ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+98.5rating

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