Mars Hill, NC

Living in Mars Hill

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 80
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 11
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Schools 66
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Residents

2.5k Population -189 (2010–19)
25  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +17% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
73% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Walked9%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$207k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$685 Median Monthly Rent +$291 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas4%
Utility gas18%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mars Hill

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Madison County1

Property Crime in Mars Hill

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Madison County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 6
Feb 37 4 6
Mar 43 5 5
Apr 52 4 2
May 60 5 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 70 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mars Hill

Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mars Hill, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mars Hill, NC

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Timbersong Academy
6 miles, S
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Wolf Creek Academy
8 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Mars Hill, NC

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Warren Wilson College
16 miles, S
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Montreat College
19 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mars Hill, NC

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Airports

Airports near Mars Hill, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, W