Black Mountain, NC Town Overview
Black-Mountain is called "The Front Porch of Western North Carolina." It's a small town where most everything is within walking distance, but don't let the size of the town fool you - there's plenty to see and do in Black Mountain. It's located just east of Asheville in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The tree-lined residential streets are lined with upscale gift shops, art galleries, Appalachian craft shops, an old-fashioned general store and a corner ice cream parlor. Just a few blocks from downtown are Black Mountain's city park and Lake Tomahawk. The lake has lighted paths that are nice for an evening stroll, and adjacent to the lake are tennis courts and a children's playground. Black Mountain also offers an 18-hole golf course set against wooded hillsides and a small creek. Several fine restaurants are located in Black Mountain and numerous conference centers are within a few miles of town. The charming village of Montreat abuts the city limits of Black Mountain.
History: Black Mountain is named for the Black Mountain range that surrounds this picturesque area. Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the east, this quaint town is known as the Front Porch of Western North Carolina.
County: Buncombe
Town Population: 7,854
Elevation: 2400 Feet
Climate:
Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
January
46°F
26°F
February
50°F
28°F
March
58°F
36°F
April
67°F
43°F
May
74°F
51°F
June
80°F
59°F
July
84°F
63°F
August
82°F
62°F
September
76°F
56°F
October
67°F
44°F
November
57°F
36°F
December
49°F
29°F
Median Home Price: $185,000
Property Taxes: Millage Rate- .525 per 100
Airport: Asheville Regional Airport
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