Life In Asheville
Asheville is a unique town nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. With a population of
just over 70,000, it has a small-town feel but boasts big-town attractions. With its arts and live
music scene, along with a plethora of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing,
and whitewater rafting, Asheville offers something for everyone. For those who like to eat out or
hang out, Asheville features many fantastic local restaurants and now 9 local microbreweries serving
up some of the best beer in the nation. During the summer months, enjoy the Asheville Tourists minor
league baseball team or one of several outdoor music festivals including Bele Chere , Brewgrass,
and "Downtown After Five." In short, there is plenty to do when you have time off as a resident.
At an average elevation of 2,340 feet above sea level, Asheville enjoys four distinct seasons.
The average spring temperature is 62 degrees, and early April is when temperatures generally stop
falling below freezing. Summers are cool, with average high temperature of 82 degrees and average
low of 61 degrees. Fall brings brilliant foliage and an average temperature of 48 degrees.
Winter’s average temperature is 42 degrees. Snowfall is heavy in the higher elevations, but the
past 20-year average in Asheville is 12 inches per year.
The University of North Carolina has a branch in Asheville. Other nearby educational institutions
include Western Carolina University, Warren Wilson College, Mars Hill College, Montreat College, and
Brevard College. WCU and UNCA have expanding graduate programs.
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Life in Hendersonville
Surrounded by majestic mountains, Hendersonville is known
as the City of Four Seasons. Today, with an economic base consisting of a
balanced mix of industry, agriculture, tourism and retirement, Hendersonville
has attracted hundreds of families looking for a gentle climate, beautiful
scenery, ample recreational activities and friendly people. Hendersonville is
nestled atop a 2,200- foot scenic mountain plateau between the Great Smokies
and Blue Ridge Mountains, and is just a short distance down the Blue Ridge
Parkway from Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Major
metropolitan areas are but a short, pleasant drive from Hendersonville.
Hendersonville’s four distinct yet moderate seasons offer beauty, variety and
year-round golf. With a mean temperature of 71 degrees in the summer and 41
degrees in the winter, the climate is conducive to year-round activity. There
is an average of less than 21 inches of snow during the winter, and spring and
autumn are postcard-perfect. This almost perfect climate, combined with
excellent healthcare services, a wide variety of housing options, and numerous
recreational, cultural and educational opportunities, has earned Hendersonville
national recognition as one of the best places to live and retire.
Hendersonville also boasts a picturesque and thriving downtown district. It is
a testimony of how business and community leaders work together to preserve our
heritage yet keep the city prosperous and developing in positive ways.