About ten miles from the city of Asheville sits the charming little town of Arden, North Carolina. Known primarily for its panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Arden is the perfect escape for anyone looking to buy real estate in this scenic part of North Carolina. Those interested in North Carolina commercial real estate will appreciate Arden’s location near the metropolitan area of Asheville which offers business-favorable amenities.
Arden Fast Facts
- Population: 16,042
- Median Household Income: $45,173
- Median Home Value: $215,100
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Arden is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
Arden has access to transportation options including Greyhound Bus Lines and air travel accessible via the Asheville Regional Airport and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Arden Employment
Major employers in the Arden area include Mission Health System, Buncombe County Public Schools, Ingles Markets Inc., Buncombe County Government, City of Asheville Government, VA Medical Center-Asheville Hospital, The Biltmore Company, Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, Care Partners and Asheville City Schools.
Arden School Districts
The students of Arden are served by three public schools. There are also 22 colleges and universities in the Arden area.
Arden Attractions
- Asheville Art Museum
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts
- Colburn Earth Science Museum
- Estes-Winn Antique Automobile Museum
- Folk Art Center
- Health Adventure
- Biltmore Estate
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Historic Johnson Farm
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace
- North Caroattractionna Arboretum
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Arden Parks and Recreation
- Asheville Art Museum
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts
- Colburn Earth Science Museum
- Estes-Winn Antique Automobile Museum
- Folk Art Center
- Health Adventure
- Biltmore Estate
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Historic Johnson Farm
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace
- North Caroattractionna Arboretum
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville