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Black Mountain, NC

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Population
8,491
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,399 ft
Median Home Value
$358,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityAsheville, North Carolina13 miles away · 93,523 residents.

About Black Mountain

Black Mountain is a picturesque town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, situated within the Asheville metropolitan area. Located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the community of approximately 8,500 grew around a historic railway depot. The town is home to the Swannanoa Valley Museum, is historically famous for the avant-garde Black Mountain College, and serves as a popular destination for mountain hiking and regional tourism.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+99.0ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+98.0rating

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