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Mars Hill, NC


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Mars Hill, North Carolina

Mars Hill, North Carolina, in Madison county, is 15 miles N of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 104 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is in the Asheville area. There are 1,764 residents in Mars Hill.

The People and Families of Mars Hill

In Mars Hill, about 31% of adults are married. People in Mars Hill are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mars Hill had a median family income of $45,000. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Mars Hill. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Mars Hill folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mars Hill Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mars Hill that were owner-occupied was 64%.

Commuting

In Mars Hill, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mars Hill College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mars Hill Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Mars Hill, NC

Comparing Mars Hill 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married25
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime48
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