Madison County, North Carolina
Mars Hill Real Estate and Local Guide
A college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Madison County, about 17 miles north of Asheville, anchored by Mars Hill University. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Mars Hill best.
About the area
Living in Mars Hill, NC
Home to Mars Hill University, founded in 1856 and the oldest college or university in western North Carolina.
The housing market
Homes in Mars Hill
- About 61.9% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 71.6% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $295,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Mars Hill home
Mars Hill University
Private liberal-arts university founded in 1856, the oldest college in western North Carolina
Rural Heritage Museum
Museum on the Mars Hill University campus interpreting Southern Appalachian mountain life
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
Professional summer theatre performing in the historic Owen Theatre on campus
Bailey Mountain Preserve
Over 250 acres of preserved mountain land with about six miles of public hiking trails
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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.