Hendersonville : North Carolina
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Where to Retire in Hendersonville and Home Prices
There are historic neighborhoods on the city's west side and in the northern suburb of Druid Hills. According to Zillow, the median home value was $370,572 in early 2022, up over 25% during the past year.
What Is Special about Hendersonville
The downtown goes on for blocks with plazas, curving streets, and interesting shops and restaurants. All of the stores are occupied and it is lively, making it look like a much bigger town. Apple and Golden Jubilee festivals; Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site; Flat Rock Play House; Blue Ridge Parkway; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Pisgah National Forest; Dupont State Forest; The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County; Thomas Wolf's Angel; Henderson County Curb Market
What Is Not Special about Hendersonville
Not for those looking for an urban environment. Hendersonville has a high crime rate, most of which is property related.
Climate and Physical Environment
Hendersonville is located in western North Carolina and is near both the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is about 25 miles away and Spartanburg is 40 miles to the south. Due to its elevation it is considerably cooler here than in the rest of North Carolina.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The town has a symphony orchestra and concert band. The Flatrock Play House is one of the top 10 seasonal theatres in the country.The community has a number of festivals such as the NC Apple Festival, Music on Main Street, art shows, street dances, and other events through the year. There is also the Arts Center of Henderson County, in addition to several small museums such as the Mineral and Lapidary Museum and the Henderson County Heritage Museum.
Crime
The crime rate is above average.
Medical Facilities
The Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital is here
Transportation
Asheville Regional Airport is 10 miles away. Greenville-Spartanburg International is about 35 miles.
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