Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

Asheville ranks #9 of 15 North Carolina metros on median monthly owner cost — a position that reveals more than price. In a market where supply remains tight and competition intense, this ranking signals structural affordability, not weakness. It’s a strategic advantage for retention, migration, and long-term stability. The full data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s October 21, 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-asheville-standing-owner-cost-msa. How does this metric compare to your market? What does it mean for long-term ownership in the Blue Ridge? Median Monthly Owner Cost, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Raleigh-Cary — $1,619 #2 Durham-Chapel Hill — $1,394 #3 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia — $1,345 #4 Wilmington — $1,300 #5 Jacksonville — $1,269 #6 Fayetteville — $1,151 #7 Pinehurst-Southern Pines — $1,120 #8 Greenville — $1,108 #9 Asheville — $1,092 #10 Burlington — $1,011 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Wesley Fryer (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=153958310; Slide 2: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129253382; Slide 3: Jane023 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21347698; Slide 4: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142902118 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-asheville-standing-owner-cost-msa 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