Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

Asheville ranks #6 of 15 North Carolina metros in construction establishments — a testament to enduring market strength. This data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s October 25, 2026 report, shows that Asheville’s active construction sector is not a fleeting trend but a sign of deep-rooted resilience. While national headlines focus on stagnation, Asheville continues to build — not just homes, but infrastructure, jobs, and long-term stability. How does this compare to other markets? The source data is clear: Asheville outpaces Winston-Salem, Durham, and even Fayetteville in construction activity. This is not about population size — it’s about market maturity and sustained confidence. Read the full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-asheville-istand-23-msa Construction Establishments, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC — 7,279 #2 Raleigh-Cary, NC — 4,292 #3 Greensboro-High Point, NC — 1,833 #4 Wilmington, NC — 1,649 #5 Winston-Salem, NC — 1,597 #6 Asheville, NC — 1,479 #7 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC — 1,277 #8 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC — 760 #9 Fayetteville, NC — 508 #10 Burlington, NC — 408 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129253409; Slide 2: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=129253319; Slide 3: LittleT889 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=104134057; Slide 4: Korlandella (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=168271280 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-asheville-istand-23-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