Asheville, North Carolina: A great place to live

The Asheville area is consistently voted among the most desirable places to live in the country—for retirees, as well as those seeking a primary or secondary home. But don't take our word for it, see what others think about our great city.

• #1 "Best Places To Live In America" (RelocateAmerica.com)
• Top 10 "Nation's Hottest Housing Markets" (MSNBC)
• #1 among "Top 25 Places To Retire" (Topretirements.com)
• Named "Best Southern Town" (Outside Magazine)
• Top 10 "Smart Places To Live (Kiplinger Personal Finance)
• Top 10 "Places To Buy A Second Home" (MSN Money)
• Top 20 "Places To Retire In The World" (Barrons Magazine)
• One of the "Best Five Places To Retire In The U.S." (Money Magazine)
• Voted "#1 Adventure Town" (National Geographic Magazine)
• One of America's Top 25 "Small Town Arts Destinations" (American Style)
• Top 25 "Most Secure U.S. Places To Live" (Farmers Insurance Company)
• One of "The Best of All Worlds" for retirement communities (Smart Money)