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Hendersonville, NC

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The Tar Heel State’s vivid mountain city

Mountains Museums Nightlife Breweries Family-Friendly Great Schools Outdoors

Hendersonville is a gorgeous city surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains and lush forests. Hendersonville is a rustic town perfect for any age. There is something for everyone and every lifestyle. Young families enjoy access to good schools and the abundance of family-friendly activities available from Hands On Children’s Museum to the Aquarium & Shark Lab. Professionals, foodies, and craft beer connoisseurs socialize at microbreweries, bars, and eateries along Main Street and 7th Avenue. History buffs enjoy the multiple museums, including the Western North Carolina Air Museum, the first air museum in the “first in flight” state. Overall, Hendersonville has a rich culture that embraces history, art, music, and living an active lifestyle. This city has the second largest downtown district in western North Carolina with over 100 shops and more than 25 restaurants. There is never a dull moment in Hendersonville with music and arts festivals, street dances, and live music shows on the calendar every month. When locals aren’t having fun downtown, you can find them taking advantage of the natural beauty that surrounds the city. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains after a hike at Jump Off Rock located in Laurel Park or go ride the slopes at Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park. Hendersonville has everything for everyone, so discover your next apartment or house in this mountainside community.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Hendersonville, NC is $1,292 for a studio, $1,348 for one bedroom, $1,452 for two bedrooms, and $1,703 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hendersonville has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,348/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,675/month
1,610 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sugarloaf Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

7
out of 10

Hendersonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

330 Students

7
out of 10

Atkinson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

317 Students

6
out of 10

Bruce Drysdale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

448 Students

5
out of 10

Clear Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

484 Students

4
out of 10

Rugby Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

804 Students

8
out of 10

Apple Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

4
out of 10

Hendersonville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

510 Students

4
out of 10

West Henderson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,087 Students

8
out of 10

North Henderson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,146 Students

7
out of 10

Hendersonville High

Public

Grades 9-12

784 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mineral and Lapidary Museum
  • Hands On!
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
  • Holmes Educational Forest

Airports

  • Asheville Regional
  • Greenville Spartanburg International

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