Discover Conditions Ideal for Growth

Ranked as one of the country’s “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes Magazine, Asheville successfully embodies a fresh mix of eclectic sophistication within a culturally and economically diverse community. The city’s location in the spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina makes it especially attractive to business as a place where lifestyle meets business opportunity, and technology meets creativity.

Asheville’s consistent and steady growth is the result of the cooperative and collaborative vision of multiple economic development organizations. The Asheville Metro Business Research Center serves as a central point of information for the latest regional data and resources.

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Asheville Metro Economic Data
Find information on governmental affairs and business incentive programs. Get detailed reports on the metro area’s industry information, economic indicators, workforce employment, wage data, transportation, and retail sales.

Current Economic Indicators (PDF)
April 2008

Asheville Economy Outlook (PDF)
June 2008

Building Activity & Housing (PDF)
Housing Permits & Appreciation

Taxable Sales (PDF)
Area Sales & Breakdowns

Industry Employment (PDF)
Growth by Industry

Major Employers in Buncombe County (PDF)

Business Patterns (PDF)



Asheville Metro Region Demographics
See for yourself why Asheville is a growing community. Get all the latest information on population density, growth rates, education levels, and household income, along with a host of reports on cost of living, housing, healthcare, and education.

Detailed County Demographics (PDF)
Detailed demographics for the Asheville Metro Counties

Local Population (PDF)
Asheville City, Buncombe County & Metro Area

Regional Population (PDF)
Surrounding Counties

In-Migration (PDF)

Income (PDF)
Per Capita & Household Income

Zip Code Demographics (PDF)



Asheville Quality of Life
Asheville offers an unparalleled quality of life, with its combination of small-town charm and extraordinary urban sensibility. There is no end to the range of offerings here, from arts and culture to outdoor sports, all played against the rich backdrop of Appalachian tradition and history.

Cost of Living (PDF)
Comparisons with other Southeastern Cities

Asheville Area Rankings (PDF)
Recent Ratings & Rankings

Crime (PDF)
Area Rates

Education (PDF)
Schools & Scores

Transportation (PDF)
Facilities

Taxes (PDF)
State, County & City Rates

Climate (PDF)
Averages & Monthly Averages



More Detailed Reports

Occupations (PDF)
Annual Wages & Total Employed

State of the Workforce Report 2008 (PDF)



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