Moving to Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina is one of the nation's most attractive cities to visit and live. This is not surprising, as it has been featured in National Geographic as one of the great adventure towns in the United States, as well as identified by AARP Magazine as one of the top fifteen dream towns in America and "one of the best places to reinvent your life." This may be because the beauty of the nature of the surrounding areas is so captivating to so many individuals across many walks of life. From naturalists to corporate warriors who need to make an escape, Asheville offers something for everyone.

Asheville's size makes it the largest city in Western North Carolina, with approximately 69,000 people living in the city and about 215,000 in the surrounding county. The four season climate is temperate with an average on only 13 inches of snowfall year round. The elevation is what some refer to as being "the place where the air is clear" with nominal elevation in the city at 2,165 feet above sea level with the surrounding mountain area elevation at an average of 6,000 feet with a peak at Mount Mitchell, which is 6,685 feet above sea level and the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Due to this sweeping range of elevations and corresponding climates, Asheville and its surrounding areas are some of the most bio-diverse sites in the United States-- and even the entire world!

For those raising their families, Asheville offers a wide range of educational and developmental opportunities. From the K-12 level to the university level, there are numerous options that are conveniently located and accessible by public transportation and private transportation alike. There are a number of award-winning primary education schools in the city's district, as well as a nationally ranking high school-- Asheville High School. There are two community colleges for professional development and continuing education, as well as a full-fledged university in the University of North Carolina school system, UNCA.

One of the reasons that Asheville is constantly identified as one of the best places to retire is due to the aforementioned moderate climate, clean mountain air, and convenient amenities. In addition, there are many private communities and retirement communities that make themselves available to provide high class and top quality living conditions for those that would choose to pursue such an avenue. There is also something to be said about the idea of easy living and southern comfort in this area of Appalachian Mountains that has for so long been famous for its friendly people and positive atmosphere.

No matter what type of domicile you may be thinking about choosing to live in, Asheville has it all in this regard as well. From apartments and town homes constructed in a variety of styles and vintages to custom-built homes on huge tracts of land, you can find what you are looking for. Condominiums, a popular avenue for buyers in recent history, are abundant in and around the city and oftentimes offer some of the highest quality accommodations and comforts of the options available to you as someone interested in moving to Asheville, North Carolina.
Matthew Stein is actively involved with leisure, travel, and real estate in Asheville, with a focus on Asheville condos, townhomes, and vacation properties.