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Thinking of relocating to Ashville area in a couple of years. Would like infor about the city, jobs and houses. Where's a good place on the outskirts of the city to start looking? Thanks Deb
From one South Floridian to another ... there are many nice communities within a 30-minute drive of Asheville. Arden, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Black Mountain and Waynesville (where we own land) come to mind. Property is less expensive in Canton and Clyde, but there's also a paper-mill stench to deal with.
The job market is more problematic. Based on what I've heard and read, it's not easy to find anything in the Asheville area unless you're in the tourism/hospitality industry. You'd really be gambling if you move to the area without something already lined up.
I grew up in Black mountain and Asheville area, I own land in Weaverville. Any of the places named in the above posting would be good places. As to employment, not a high paying area, with a moderately high cost of living, so just take that into account. But the area is nice to live and beautiful. If costs are important, you many want to look at East TN.
From one South Floridian to another ... there are many nice communities within a 30-minute drive of Asheville. Arden, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Black Mountain and Waynesville (where we own land) come to mind. Property is less expensive in Canton and Clyde, but there's also a paper-mill stench to deal with.
The job market is more problematic. Based on what I've heard and read, it's not easy to find anything in the Asheville area unless you're in the tourism/hospitality industry. You'd really be gambling if you move to the area without something already lined up.
This is correct. Speaking as someone who's lived here for over four years now, this is not the place to decide to move without having a job lined up first. If I were to lose my job (software industry) I would definitely have to move out of town. Other white collar jobs are just as problematic. Not much industry around town any more either. Tourism/hospitality/medical you would probably be OK. On top of that salaries are lower than in other metropolitan areas around the state. You basically get a lower salary for the opportunity to live in the mountains. Same thing goes for the beach, I went through the same salary problem in Wilmington.
The city of Asheville itself is a bit expensive, but the outlying counties are pretty affordable, yet still convenient to Asheville. So looking at Henderson, Haywood, and Madison Counties would be a good idea. Yes, there are some of the people of a more liberal mindset there, but there are those of a conservative mindset as well; a nice mix who seem to get along. Not sure about teacher openings around Asheville , but in general around the state, they can't get teachers fast enough. Just go on the different system's websites and see what you find. Asheville's a great area to live, but the above comments on jobs/economy are on target. But if you're going there with a job in place, can work from home, or are retired, it'd be a great choice and I'd highly recommend it. Good luck!!!
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