What are the schools like in Biltmore Forest, NC?

School district data for Biltmore Forest is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Biltmore Forest?

The median household income in Biltmore Forest, NC is $174,286 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Biltmore Forest, NC?

Biltmore Forest has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.5 inches.

Biltmore Forest, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Biltmore Forest, NC affordable or expensive?

Biltmore Forest's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Biltmore Forest is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,174,200 and the median rent is $1,583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Biltmore Forest, NC?

Biltmore Forest has a violent crime rate of 353.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2119.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Biltmore Forest, NC a Good Place to Live?

Biltmore Forest is a small town of 1,700 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $174,286 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Biltmore Forest stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Biltmore Forest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Biltmore Forest city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Biltmore Forest's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Biltmore Forest costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Biltmore Forest, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,174,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$174,286	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Biltmore Forest's violent crime rate is 353.0 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

353.0 /100k

Property Crime

2119.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Biltmore Forest, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	80.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Biltmore Forest sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 11.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Biltmore Forest, NC
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	11.5"

Demographics

Metric	Biltmore Forest, NC	National Avg
Population	1,700	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Asheville, NC 3 mi Royal Pines, NC 4 mi Bent Creek, NC 5 mi Avery Creek, NC 5 mi Emma, NC 6 mi

Biltmore Forest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biltmore Forest, NC affordable or expensive?

Biltmore Forest's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Biltmore Forest roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,174,200 and median rent is $1,583/month.

What is the crime rate in Biltmore Forest, NC?

Biltmore Forest's violent crime rate is 353.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2119.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Biltmore Forest?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Biltmore Forest, NC a good place to live?

Biltmore Forest, NC has a population of 1,700, a median household income of $174,286, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Biltmore Forest?

Biltmore Forest averages 46.3°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 11.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Biltmore Forest?

The population of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina is 1,700 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Biltmore Forest?

Key numbers for living in Biltmore Forest: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $1,174,200, median household income $174,286, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Biltmore Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.