Hendersonville : North carolina

What Hendersonville is like for active adults

If your idea of a great retirement community involves stately Victorian homes with flower-boxes along tree-shaded streets, Hendersonville and the nearby Village of Flat Rock might be the place for you. The city has an exceptionally beautifully and revitalized downtown area with boutiques, antique shops and tourist attractions that will appeal to active adults 55+. Its architecture reflects the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This southern town is located in what is called the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area of western North Carolina. The population is 12,000, although far more people live in the area. Hendersonville is located in Henderson County.

Hendersonville has much to like as a retirement community. Its economy is strong thanks to tourism and the popularity of North Carolina’s climate and charming atmosphere. There is plenty to do and see. The tourism also provides jobs for active adults who are interested.

Where to Live
There are historic neighborhoods on the city's west side and in the northern suburb of Druid Hills. There are at least 6 active adult communities in or around Hendersonville - see Active Adult Communities link at top right.

Real Estate Prices
According to City-Data and Zillow.com the median price of a home in Hendersonville was about $150,000 at the end of 2009.

For more information about retirement communities in North Carolina or towns like Asheville retirement. Photograph of downtown Hendersonville courtesy of Wikipedia and T.D. Cox.

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What is special about this retirement community

• Apple and Golden Jubilee festivals • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site • Flat Rock Play House • Blue Ridge Parkway • Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Pisgah National Forest • Dupont State Forest • The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County • Thomas Wolfe’s Angel • Henderson County Curb Market

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What is not special about this retirement community

Not for those looking for an urban environment. Hendersonville has a high crime rate, most of which is property related.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Active adults will like living in this retirement community because it has beautiful natural surroundings and a vital and historic downtown. There is a strong economic base with ample opportunities for work. People who especially enjoy outdoor living or living in a small town will love it here.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism, recreation

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Climate and Physical Environment

Hendersonville is located in western North Carolina and is near both the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is about 25 miles away and Spartanburg is 40 miles to the south. Due to its elevation it is considerably cooler here than in the rest of North Carolina.

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Cultural environment

The town has a symphony orchestra and concert band. The Flatrock Play House is one of the top 10 seasonal theatres in the country.The community has a number of festivals such as the NC Apple Festival, Music on Main Street, art shows, street dances, and other events through the year. There is also the Arts Center of Henderson County.

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Medical facilities

The Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital is here

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Transportation

Asheville Regional Airport is 10 miles away. Greenville-Spartanburg International is about 35 miles.

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Facts about HENDERSONVILLE

State: NC
Environment: Mountains,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
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: 111-120 (high)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: jb

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