Buncombe County
- County in North Carolina
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Buncombe County
- grade AOverall Grade
- County in North Carolina
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$273,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,094
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault339.2national 282.7
- Murder8.1national 6.1
- Rape36.3national 40.7
- Robbery167.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary734.6national 500.1
- Theft3,141.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft308.5national 284
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Working in Buncombe County
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,699
National
$69,021Places to Work in Buncombe County
Top Public Schools Serving Buncombe County
- grade A+
Francine Delany New School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 48 reviews
- grade A
Montford North Star Academy
- Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Asheville High School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 177 reviews
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Buncombe County Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
My experience in Buncombe County is ok. It has changed alot over the years with small businesses, and alot of Breweries. Where's the Affordable housing?? Housing is so expensive and jobs dont pay enough. I think public schools are not as goid as they use to be. Education is very important!! Theres not enough of Programs for the youth .
I moved to Buncombe county from Greenville County, SC this past year. The school system in better. The downtown area is bad for "family friendly" because of the people. I miss downtown Greenville!