Livability Score

77
/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) B
Mean Mustard's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mean Mr Mustard's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Bear Coffee Espresso Bar and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mike's On Main Street Sandwich & Soda Shop
Coffee Shop
Jongo Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Southern X793
Attraction
Mineral & Lapidary Museum
Museum
Historical Downtown
Attraction
Hendersonville Theatre
Theatre Arts
Epic Theatres of Hendersonville
Cinema
Western North Carolina Air Museum
Museum
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store
Attraction
Tarheel Lanes
Bowling Alley
Historic Johnson Farm
Museum
Food and Drink (42) A+
The Brandy Bar
Bar
Southern Appalachian Brewery
Bar
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Celtic Creamery WNC
Sweets
Kilwins Chocolates
Sweets
Bear Falls Wine Company
Bar
The Dugout
Bar
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
The Corner Pocket
Bar
CAKES DU-JOUR
Sweets
Black Bear Coffee Espresso Bar and Cafe
Deli
Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe
Fast Food
Hannah Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Bar
Black Rose Pub
Bar
Hot Dog World
Fast Food
Burgerworx
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whit's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sanctuary in the Pines
Community Centre
Groceries (15) A+
Underground Baking Co.
Bakery
M & M Meatlocker
Butcher
McFarland Old Fashioned Bakery
Bakery
Curb Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harbor Freight
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Hendersonville Community Co-op and Deli
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
William H. King Memorial Park
Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Tom's Park
Park
Patton Park
Park
Gatewate Park
Park
Four Seasons Rotary Park
Park
Lennox Park
Park
Laurel Green Park
Park
HVLCOC Playground
Playground
Rhododendron Lake Nature Park
Park
Berkeley Mills Park
Park
The Park at Flat Rock
Park
Jump Off Rock Park
Park
Shops (57) A+
Bright and Beautiful Salon
Hairdresser
Key Associates
Interior Decoration
Sycamore Cycles
Bicycle
Mast General Store Hendersonville
Department Store
Gillians Gallery
Fashion
Goldsmith By Rudi
Fashion
Young Designs LLC
Fashion
Village Green Antique Mall
Furniture
Dancing Bear Toys
Toys
Tribal Trends
Clothing
La Magia
Fashion
Shelley's Jewelry
Fashion
Narnia Studios
Florist
The Fountainhead Book Store
Books
Sweet Blue
Gift Shop
Old Towne Market
Furniture
La Vida Loca
Clothing
Choy's Flowers and Ikebana
Florist
Bliss
Hairdresser
Moon on Main
Clothing
Sycamore Cycles
Bicycle
Narnia Studios
Florist
Once Upon A Sign
Gift Shop
La Vida Loca
Clothing
GypsyHeart
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Hendersonville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Hendersonville is 102/100 - which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime D+

Hendersonville crime rates are 4,173 per 100k, which is 69% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,928 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
245 crimes per 100k B
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employment D+

The median income in Hendersonville is $41,185 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$41,185 F
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Hendersonville Fire Department
Fire Station
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Police
Pardee Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pardee Urgent Care
Clinic
Dr. Thomas Hummert, DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B+

Hendersonville home prices are $206,600 - which is 32% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$206,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Hendersonville graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
53% D
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (14) D-
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Immaculata Catholic School
Hendersonville Middle
The Way Christian Academy
Hendersonville Elementary
The Mountain Community Sch
Mud Creek Christian School
Henderson County Career Academy
Lake House Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Sugarloaf Elementary
Apple Valley Middle
Atkinson Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary
Flat Rock Middle
High Schools (4) D-
Hendersonville High
The Way Christian Academy
Henderson County Career Academy
Henderson County Early College
East Henderson High
Lake House Academy
Faith Christian Academy
North Henderson High
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ratings A-

Hendersonville has an overall rating of 79% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A-
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Hendersonville, NC Area Guide

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Hendersonville Area Facts

  • Hendersonville has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hendersonville crime rates are 69% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Hendersonville is 9% higher than the North Carolina average

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Living Life In Hendersonville, NC 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Here in Hendersonville, life isn't too bad at all. I mean we have plenty of restaurants along Main Street like the Wine Sage and Gourmet which is spectacular. I have found that living in Hendersonville can be an issue for some, due to the resent rise in crime within the city.

...Read More With that being said, a strong community and neighborhood watch systems can ease some of the unrest due to nervousness or whatever you want to call it. I love it here, I mean you have some of the best selections of eateries, along with places like Team ECCO Aquarium which can be found in the downtown area.

Education is commendable, with graduation rates rivaling the state average. Cost of living is very fair, and although home prices are a bit higher than other places I've lived here in NC, work is steady here and I love summers down here in the south. Keep in mind that this is North Carolina, so not only is it plenty to do here in Hendersonville, there is much to do statewide! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      William H. King Memorial Park
      Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
      Jackson Park
      Tom's Park
      Patton Park
      Gatewate Park
      Four Seasons Rotary Park
      Lennox Park

      Entertainment

      Southern X793
      Mineral & Lapidary Museum
      Historical Downtown
      Hendersonville Theatre
      Epic Theatres of Hendersonville
      Western North Carolina Air Museum
      Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store
      Tarheel Lanes

      Food & Drink

      The Brandy Bar
      Southern Appalachian Brewery
      Marco's Pizza
      Celtic Creamery WNC
      Kilwins Chocolates
      Bear Falls Wine Company
      The Dugout
      Marble Slab Creamery

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hendersonville? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Hendersonville.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hendersonville? The cost of living in Hendersonville is 102/100 - which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
      Hendersonville
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hendersonville? Hendersonville crime rates are 4,173, which are 69% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,173 per 100k people

      80% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      80% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -27%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hendersonville? The median income in Hendersonville is $41,185 which is 15% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $41,18526% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6471% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pardee Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Hendersonville home prices? Hendersonville home prices are $206,600 - which is 32% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $206,60012% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9431% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      32% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Hendersonville have good schools? The Hendersonville graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Hendersonville a good place to live? Hendersonville has an overall rating of 79% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      15 total surveys

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