USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Buncombe, North Carolina

 
84.1% of Buncombe County is eligible for a USDA home loan.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Buncombe county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 37.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.57%. The overall influence score for Buncombe is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Buncombe, North Carolina with a blue border. Regions of North Carolina that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of North Carolina. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Madison is 31 kilometers to the north west, Yancey is 37 kilometers to the north east and Henderson is 30 kilometers to the south.
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Select from the above list of cities in Buncombe County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in North Carolina.

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Buncombe County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. It has a population of 253,893 as of 2019, making it the 12th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $50,000 and the poverty rate is 16.4%.

The majority of Buncombe County residents are white (83.5%), followed by African American (9.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), and Asian (2.3%). The largest cities in the county are Asheville, Weaverville, and Black Mountain.

The living conditions in Buncombe County vary greatly depending on which city or town you are in. Asheville is the most populous city with a cost of living that is slightly above the national average. The housing market is competitive and prices are high compared to the rest of the state. In rural areas, the cost of living is lower and housing prices tend to be more affordable.

Overall, Buncombe County is a diverse area with a wide range of living conditions depending on where you live.

Buncombe, North Carolina

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with North Carolina USDA program details you can also contact:

The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.

State Director's Office: 919-873-2015

Business Programs: 919-873-2040

Community Programs: 919-873-2030

Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050

Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051

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