Livability Score

64
/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
Dynamite Roasting Co
Coffee Shop
The Owl's Nest
Coffee Shop
Sage Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Dripolator Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cup of Jomo
Coffee Shop
Veranda Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Mountain Brewing
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Art Gallery
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Fletcher Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Holden Ceramics
Theatre Arts
Holden Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pullman Stadium
Stadium
Red House Studios and Gallery
Art Gallery
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Swannanoa Valley Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (10) F
Blunt Pretzels
Fast Food
Hot Dog King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Athens Pizza
Fast Food
Breakfast Shoppe
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chow Time Pizza
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
La Mamba Burrito Express
Fast Food
Pisgah Brewing
Bar
Black Mountain Pepperoni's Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Beer + Gear
Bar
Kilwin's Black Mountain
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
The Hop Black Mountain
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Black Mountain Ale House
Bar
Town Pump Tavern
Bar
Taco Billy Black Mountain
Fast Food
Mac's Burgers & Cheesesteaks
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Black Mountain Sports Massage & Fitness
Gym
Black Mountain Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Ledford's produce
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
Bakery
Ingles
Grocery Store
Open Oven Brunch and Bakery
Bakery
Hey Hey Cupcake
Bakery
Parks (2) F
Grovemont Park
Park
Charles D. Owen District Park
Park
Christmas Tree Stand
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Formal Gardens
Park
Entry-Way Garden
Park
Soccer Fields
Park
Mountain Biking Pump Track
Park
Youth Center Park
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Lake Tomahawk Park
Park
Lower Slab
Park
The Slabs
Park
Town Square
Park
Shops (8) F
BoxDrop Mattress Asheville
Furniture
Corte And Cut Beauty Salon
Beauty
Village Barber & Style Shop
Hairdresser
Gorgeous Head To Toe
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Swanannanoa Flower Shop
Florist
It's A $1
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Glow Tanning Salon
Beauty
Black Mountain Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Blue Ridge Pet Supplies
Pets
HILLBILLYS GULF
Convenience Store
Blue Ridge Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Black Mountain Blooms
Florist
Bike Shop
Bicycle
Ardea Salon & Gallery
Beauty
Black Mountain Natural Foods
Convenience Store
Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique
Pets
Gift Crafts
Gift Shop
Krista Anne's
Clothing
Kitchen Emporium
Furniture
C.W. Moose Trading Company
Clothing
Europa
Gift Shop
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commute F

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

The cost of living in Swannanoa is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C+

Swannanoa crime rates are 1,991 per 100k, which is 19% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,664 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
327 crimes per 100k C
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employment C-

The median income in Swannanoa is $45,000 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,000 F
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Swannanoa Fire Department-Main station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
PSA Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Swannanoa Valley Medical Center
Doctor
Swannanoa Fire Rescue - Bee Tree Sub Station
Fire Station
FamilyCare of Black Mountain/Old Fort
Clinic
Black Mountain Family EyeCare
Doctor
Gentle Family Dentistry
Dentist
AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Black Mountain
Clinic
Black Mountain Police Department
Police
Black Mountain Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Swannanoa home prices are $147,300 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$147,300 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools F

The Swannanoa graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Owen Middle
Williams Elementary
Asheville Christian Academy
The Learning Community School
Artspace Charter School
High Schools (2) F
Community High School
Asheville Christian Academy
Owen High
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  • Swannanoa has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Swannanoa crime rates are 19% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Swannanoa is 1% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Grovemont Park
      Charles D. Owen District Park
      Christmas Tree Stand
      Veterans Park
      Formal Gardens
      Entry-Way Garden
      Soccer Fields
      Mountain Biking Pump Track

      Entertainment

      Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
      Amphitheater
      Fletcher Art Studio
      Holden Ceramics
      Holden Visual Arts Center
      Pullman Stadium
      Red House Studios and Gallery
      Black Mountain Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Blunt Pretzels
      Hot Dog King
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Athens Pizza
      Breakfast Shoppe
      Burger King
      Chow Time Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Swannanoa? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Swannanoa.
      Drive to Work
      94%

      18% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Swannanoa? The cost of living in Swannanoa is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Swannanoa
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Swannanoa? Swannanoa crime rates are 1,991, which are 19% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,991 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Swannanoa? The median income in Swannanoa is $45,000 which is 7% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,00019% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,23336% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      80% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      PSA Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Swannanoa home prices? Swannanoa home prices are $147,300 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $147,30020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64132% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Swannanoa have good schools? The Swannanoa graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Swannanoa a good place to live? Swannanoa has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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