Buncombe County, North Carolina
Black Mountain Real Estate and Local Guide
Small Blue Ridge Mountains town at the southern end of the Black Mountain range, part of the Asheville metropolitan area, known for its arts scene and walkable downtown along State Street.
Living in Black Mountain
Home to the corporate headquarters of the Ingles Markets supermarket chain. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $70,041 median household
EducationAbout 58.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyBuncombe County
Homes in Black Mountain
Owner-occupiedAbout 65% of homes
Single-family detached homesAbout 74% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $351,700
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Black Mountain home
Black Mountain College Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Site of the experimental Black Mountain College that operated from 1933 to 1957
Black Mountain Downtown Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Early-20th-century commercial district centered on State Street
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center
Regional history museum for the Swannanoa Valley in downtown Black Mountain
Lake Tomahawk Park
Source: townofblackmountain.org
16.3-acre town park around an 8.9-acre lake with a walking trail, playground, and fishing pier
Black Mountain Recreation & Parks
Source: bmrp.recdesk.com
Town department operating local parks, a seasonal pool, and athletic facilities