West Asheville was impacted by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
This content was created before the hurricane occurred, and we will chronicle the community's recovery in the future.
A Broad Asheville experience
The French Broad River might separate West Asheville from the River Arts District, but its waters don’t dilute the charm of this groovy region. The central thoroughfare, Haywood Road, creates a vibrant scene as hip and trendy as anything happening downtown. “The tourists tend to head downtown, but West Asheville is more for the locals,” says Beth Schadler, Realtor and creator of the Living in Asheville website and YouTube channel. “Locals go to all the places here – there are no tourist traps.” The population has undergone a shift in the past 20 years, but this is still a diverse North Carolina neighborhood with active community members determined to keep it that way.
The West Asheville neighborhood is a welcoming place with many amenities and parks.
Visitors to West Asheville will notice a plethora of art and murals in the area.
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Hip and happening Haywood
Haywood Road is the pulsing vein of West Asheville. This street is packed with enough shops, bars and cafés to fill a year’s worth of weekends. “If you live close to Haywood Road, you can walk to a lot of places,” Schadler says. “There are lots of vintage stores, vinyl shops, great live music. I’d say that 80 percent of the time, you don’t even need to get in your car.” At the Westville Pub, folks enjoy locally sourced pub grub while sipping craft beer from All Sevens, the onsite brewery. The Admiral is a grungy neighborhood bar by day and a showcase for award-winning chefs by night. Another local favorite is the Universal Joint (known colloquially as “UJ”), home of the smoked trout Reuben. For the basics, Ingles Markets also has a Haywood Street location, known to some locals as “Wingles” due to its West Asheville orientation.
The Westville Pub is a great hangout spot in West Asheville.
There are also many vintage shops in the West Asheville neighborhood.
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Cycling, skating and more at Carrier Park
Carrier Park runs along the French Broad River in the southern part of the neighborhood. There’s a roller-skating rink on site, and residents can sign up for Yoga in the Park on the weekends. Walking trails thread beneath a green canopy of trees, while open fields invite canine visitors to burn off some energy. “It’s kind of like a Central Park for West Asheville,” Schadler says. Carrier Park is also the home of the velodrome, a renovated dirt racing track that’s open to all cyclists. To the east, French Broad River Park provides locals with more walking trails and places to reflect beside the water.
Carrier Park is a popular destination for families living in West Asheville.
The French Broad River is a great place to go kayaking near West Asheville.
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Bungalows and brick among the tree-lined streets
Brick ranch-style houses from the 1970s, newer Craftsman-style homes and renovated bungalows line West Asheville’s residential streets. The average home costs $500,000 to $750,000, but sizable modern builds on large lots can fetch over $1 million. Many properties in the northern reaches of the neighborhood offer views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residential streets branch off of Haywood Road, with profuse tree growth and shrubbery making the roads feel even narrower than they are. Some are so narrow that it’s difficult for two cars to pass one another. Fortunately, most properties include driveways.
Bungalow and craftsman style homes are very common in West Asheville.
Brick ranch style homes are quite common in West Asheville.
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Over the river to Asheville
Asheville’s River Arts District is a few minutes from West Asheville by car. Depending on where they live, West Asheville residents can easily cross the river to get downtown. Alternatively, they can hop on the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) bus system, which stops along New Leicester Highway and Haywood Road. By crossing the bridge, locals can take advantage of seasonal events like Downtown After 5, Asheville Art in the Park and Shindig on the Green.
Pedestrians and cyclists can be found taking full advantage of the roads in West Asheville.
Carrier Park offers a full basketball court for the children to enjoy in West Asheville.
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Toe-tapping tunes at The Odd
It’s not necessary to leave West Asheville to enjoy live performances. The Odd, one of the many funky bars along Haywood Street, stocks its calendar with an impressive lineup of local talent. Closer to the river, AyurPrana Listening Room hosts musicians and dancers from around the globe. And visitors to One World Brewing, a Patton Street speakeasy, enter through a “secret” hobbit hole for musical acts and stand-up comedy.
West Asheville locals can head to the River Arts District for great food and beautiful artwork.
A unique wolf statue can be found in the arts district near West Asheville.
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From Emma to Eblen to Erwin
West Asheville kids start at Emma Elementary School before heading to Eblen Intermediate School. Both get a B-minus from Niche. After that, they’ll move on to Clyde A. Erwin Middle School, which gets a B, and the high school of the same name, which gets a B-minus. There’s also a broad array of private schools in the area.
The Joe P. Eblen Intermediate School prioritizes education for students in West Asheville, NC.
Students in West Asheville can attend Clyde A. Erwin Middle School.
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Treetop adventures and extreme biking
The Adventure Center of Asheville on Expo Drive offers ziplining tours, mountain biking and an elevated obstacle course. Parents looking for exciting activities for their kids should check out their after-school clubs and summer day camp programs.
French Broad River Park is a very pet friendly greenspace in West Asheville.
Bike rental places can be found all throughout West Asheville.
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Parks in this Area
Deaverview Playground
Hominy Creek Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Aston Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
West Asheville Park and Gassaway Field
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Botanical Gardens
Amboy Road River Park
Camping
Fishing
Kayak/Canoe
Hall Fletcher Park
Carrier Park
Kayak/Canoe
Playground
French Broad River Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Fishing
Malvern Hills Park
Tennis
Playground
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Asheville Regional
25 min drive
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Pearson Bridge Rd & Bingham Rd
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Patton Ave & Gill St
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Patton Ave & Rumbough Pl
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New Leicester HWY & Patton Ave
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Haywood Rd & Swannanoa Ave
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Patton Ave & Resort Dr
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Brevard Rd & Davenport Rd
West Asheville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Asheville, Asheville sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Asheville, Asheville over the last 12 months is $447,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
40,286
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,093
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,554
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
41.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
