Fletcher, NC

Fletcher, North Carolina

Fletcher, North Carolina is 12 miles S of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 94 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Henderson county. The population of the town is 4,185.

The People and Families of Fletcher

In Fletcher, about 67% of adults are married. Fletcher, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fletcher had a median family income of $51,688. Fletcher is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Fletcher. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Fletcher is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Fletcher political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Fletcher Housing

Of the housing in Fletcher, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Fletcher, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Fletcher, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fletcher Almanac

Fletcher Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fletcher Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fletcher, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fletcher Hospitals

PARK RIDGE HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
NAPLES RD BOX 1569
(828) 684-8501
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Fletcher

Fletcher Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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