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Brevard, North Carolina

Introduction to Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania county, is 27 miles S of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 106 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of approximately 6,789.

Brevard History

Brevard was settled in the early 1800s primarily by people of Scotch-Irish origin. The city was named after Ephraim Brevard, a teacher and surgeon. It is the county seat of Transylvania County, which was founded 1861 from parts of Jackson County and Henderson County. It was named from the Latin words "trans" meaning "across", and "sylvan" meaning "woods".

Brevard and Nearby Attractions

  • Blue Ridge Corn Maze
  • Pisgah National Forest
  • Jim Bob Tinsley Museum
  • Paris Mountain State Park
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
  • North Carolina Arboretum

Things To Do In Brevard

The College Shopping Center and Brevard Shopping Center are popular shopping destinations in the Brevard area. The Blue Ridge Corn Maze is a another popular attraction. Historical sites and museums located near Brevard include the Historical Johnson Farm, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historical Site, and Jim Bob Tinsley Museum. The Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina Arboretum, South Carolina Botanical Garden, and Table Rock State Park offer a host of recreational facilities as well. The community also celebrates the White Squirrel Festival, and Mountain Song Festival every year. Brevard is known as "The Land of Waterfalls" and offers easy access to numerous waterfalls like Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, and Connestee Falls.

Brevard Transportation

The closest major airport is Greenville - Spartanburg International Airport.

Brevard Higher Education

Brevard College is located in the city of Brevard. Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, University of North Carolina at Asheville, and Clemson University are also close by.

High Points

Brevard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Brevard Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Brevard Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Brevard Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Brevard, NC

Comparing Brevard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime46

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