Buncombe County, North Carolina
Emma Real Estate and Local Guide
A diverse, working-class community on the western edge of Asheville, home to one of Buncombe County's largest Latino populations, where manufactured-home neighborhoods remain a rare pocket of affordability. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Emma best.
About the area
Living in Emma, NC
Named for Emma Clayton, a prominent mid-1800s local resident whose family ran a sawmill and worked the railroad that runs through the community.
The housing market
Homes in Emma
- About 70% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Only about 21% of housing units are single-family detached homes, reflecting a large share of manufactured and multi-unit housing.
- The median home value is about $88,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Emma home
Emma Elementary School
Public elementary school in the Buncombe County Schools system
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.