Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Asheville

Asheville leads North Carolina in net household migration — gaining 1,162 households between 2022 and 2023, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of IRS county-to-county inflow data. This is not just a statistical blip; it’s a structural advantage in a national market where migration has cooled. Unlike many areas that rely on corporate relocations or tech-driven growth, Asheville’s population expansion is fueled by lifestyle, community, and environmental appeal — a rare form of resilience. How does this migration dynamic impact your investment or relocation strategy? The full data is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-30-asheville-mig-net-total Net Migration in Households, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Pinellas County, FL — 113 #2 Palm Beach County, FL — 108 #3 Broward County, FL — 90 #4 Hillsborough County, FL — 88 #5 Miami-Dade County, FL — 86 #6 Los Angeles County, CA — 77 #7 Sarasota County, FL — 70 #8 Travis County, TX — 63 #9 Wake County, NC — 58 #10 Cook County, IL — 56 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Antony-22 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=178422768; Slide 2: Jane023 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21336538; Slide 3: Han Zheng (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=153952663; Slide 4: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142903390 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-30-asheville-mig-net-total 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