Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

🏆 Ranked #1 in Owner Occupancy — 85.6% in Mills River, Asheville Market — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What does it mean that Mills River leads North Carolina in owner-occupied housing? It’s not just a statistic — it’s a signal of deep community stability. In a region driven by tourism and transient demand, this data reveals a quiet but powerful force: people choosing to stay, build, and belong. This isn’t about price — it’s about place. Most Owner-Occupied Cities in the Asheville Market (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Mills River <- this market #2 Fletcher #3 Etowah #4 Swannanoa #5 Black Mountain #6 East Flat Rock #7 Waynesville #8 Woodfin #9 Asheville #10 Brevard Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-22-asheville-owner-share-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902