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Black Mountain , North Carolina

What It Is Like to Retire in Black mountain

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 annual Leaf Festival (Lake Eden Arts Festival) from above courtesy of Wikipedia (public domain); photo of Main Building of the former Black Mountain College, on the current grounds of Camp Rockmont courtesy of Wikipedia (public domain).

Where to Retire in Black mountain and Home Prices

There are plenty of nice areas in town, many of which include a lot of quaint country cottages. According to Zillow, the median home value was $452,273, in mid-2023.

What Is Special about Black mountain

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.

What Is Not Special about Black mountain

Black Mountain is a little isolated.

Who Will Like Retirement in Black mountain

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

Local Economy Is Driven by

Tourism, the medical center, and a bit of manufacturing

Climate and Physical Environment

Temperature ranges, on average, from the low thirties in winter to the mid-seventies in summer.

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.