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Mars Hill
  • Suburb in North Carolina
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Mars Hill

#11 in Best Suburbs to Live in Asheville Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Mars Hill is a suburb of with a population of 2,802. Mars Hill is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Mars Hill offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Mars Hill and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mars Hill are above average.
    About Mars Hill...
    Population
    2,802
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $248,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $909
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      92.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      92.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      463.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      92.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      31%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Mars Hill

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,125
    National
    $69,021
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