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What Black Mountain is like for active adults

Located in the Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain is a recreational, homey town in North Carolina, not that far from Asheville. Hiking, biking, golf, gallery-hopping, and swimming are some of the main activities here. The town has a reputation as being an artistic town that attracts weekenders, vacationers, and retirees who tilt toward the liberal side. There is a nice downtown with quaint shops and B & Bs.  It is known as the "Front Porch of Western North Carolina". Photo of mountains and lake courtesy of townofblackmountain.org

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Where to Live & Real Estate Values
There are plenty of nice areas in town, many of which include a lot of quaint country cottages.
A median house costs just under $200,000.
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What is special about this retirement community

Black Mountain has a famous 747 yard par 6 course, one of the longest in the world. It also has a reputation for being an artistic, liberal small town in the mountains.

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What is not special about this retirement community
Black Mountain is a little isolated.
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What kinds of people like retiring here

Folks looking for a small town that embraces the arts and is on the quaint side will like Black Mountain.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism, the medical center, and a bit of manufacturing

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Climate and Physical Environment
Temperature ranges, on average, from the low thirties in winter to the mid-seventies in summer.
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Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Black Mountain has over forty restaurants, as well as a historic downtown, craft stores, and nightly music. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a local attraction, along with the Swannanoa Valley Museum.

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Crime
Crime is about half the national average.
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Medical facilities
Black Mountain is served by the Swannanoa Valley Medical Center.
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Transportation
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Valuable Links
Black Mountain's official website
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Facts about BLACK MOUNTAIN
  • State: NC
  • Environment: Mountain,Small Town,Outdoor Oriented,
  • City Population: 10,000-25,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Avg July Temperature: 60-80
  • Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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