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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 · estimate
66
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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