Hendersonville is a thriving small city just south of Asheville, beloved for its vibrant, walkable Main Street, mild mountain climate, and rich apple-country heritage. The tree-lined downtown is packed with local restaurants, shops, breweries, and year-round events, giving the town a lively yet relaxed feel that draws newcomers and longtime residents alike. Set in the Blue Ridge foothills, it offers beautiful scenery, orchards, waterfalls, and easy access to hiking and the Blue Ridge Parkway, along with quick trips to Asheville and Greenville. Homes range from historic houses and established neighborhoods to newer communities and mountain-view properties, often at better value than Asheville. Hendersonville's combination of charm, amenities, and location keeps it consistently popular. If you want a welcoming mountain city with a wonderful downtown, four mild seasons, and convenient access to two of the region's best cities, Hendersonville is a standout choice.
72,088 people live in Hendersonville, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $38,824. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Hendersonville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Subway, Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant, and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
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| Dining · $ | 0.09 miles | 14 reviews | 2.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.16 miles | 27 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.19 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.21 miles | 32 reviews | 1.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.23 miles | 35 reviews | 1.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.28 miles | 12 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.31 miles | 86 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.32 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.32 miles | 45 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.32 miles | 19 reviews | 1.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.41 miles | 11 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.15 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.06 miles | 19 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.42 miles | 4 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Hendersonville has 32,035 households, with an average household size of 2.22. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hendersonville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 72,088 people call Hendersonville home. The population density is 468 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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