Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

🏆 #1 of 6 Asheville metro counties, #1 of 6 NC counties — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Asheville’s migration momentum isn’t just about people moving in — it’s about a structural shift in who’s coming and why. The Asheville market led all North Carolina counties in net migration gain between 2021-22 and 2022-23, with a year-over-year change of 125. This isn’t a temporary spike — it’s a sign of deepening demographic repositioning, with residents from historically low-mobility regions like McDowell County choosing Asheville as a place of opportunity. This data, published by ALEX Intelligence on October 9, 2026, comes from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s Statistics of Income Migration Data, county-to-county inflows, 2021-22 and 2022-23. It reflects only disclosed flows, meaning the real number is a floor. As the market grows, it’s not just attracting remote workers — it’s becoming a destination for people seeking stability, community, and upward mobility. This is a real estate story with roots in social capital, financial resilience, and long-term place attachment. Year-Over-Year Net Migration Change in Asheville Metro Counties (2021-22 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Asheville market <- this market #2 McDowell County, NC #3 Spartanburg County, SC #4 Sarasota County, FL #5 Polk County, NC #6 New Hanover County, NC Year-Over-Year Net Migration Change in NC Counties (2021-22 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Asheville market <- this market #2 McDowell County, NC #3 Spartanburg County, SC #4 Sarasota County, FL #5 Polk County, NC #6 New Hanover County, NC Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-asheville-mig-trend-net 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