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Asheville
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Asheville, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is renowned for its lively arts scene, historic architecture, and an outstanding selection of craft breweries. The city offers a blend of Appalachian charm with a progressive spirit, making it a unique destination for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and art lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
94,589
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.60°, -82.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$3,730
Local Cost
$1,960
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
89
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1347 mm
Internet Speed
252 Mbps
Upload
117 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
24
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AVL
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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