Biltmore Forest

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Biltmore Forest, NC Area Guide

A wooded community south of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Golf Tourism Great Location Wooded Mountains

Biltmore Forest is a well-known, wooded community surrounding the Biltmore Forest Country Club. Lined with stately homes on large lots and wooded lawns, Biltmore Forest is an upscale country club community most known for its proximity to the Biltmore, located immediately west of town. The Biltmore is an iconic hotel, museum, and winery offering lavish gardens and estate tours. Although its neighbors get plenty of tourism throughout the year, Biltmore Forest remains quiet and laid-back. Residents enjoy the scenic mountain views, fresh air, and close-knit community that Biltmore Forest has to offer. The town is only four miles south of Asheville, known for its abundant local breweries, vibrant arts scene, and historic architecture.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$194,642

Average: $200,510

Education

1,031

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

687

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

56 Years

Largest Age Group

70-79 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

36%

Housing Distribution

Biltmore Forest has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Biltmore
  • Colburn Earth Science Museum
  • Parkway Visitor Center
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
  • North Carolina Arboretum

Airports

  • Asheville Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.