Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Biltmore Forest is a town of 1,587 people in Buncombe County, North Carolina, founded in 1923.
Why visit Biltmore Forest
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Bistro at The Carolina Asheville, Lone Pine Mountain, Asheville High School and Asheville Transfer and Storage Company Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Biltmore Forest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Biltmore Forest
Biltmore Forest is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,409 as of 2020. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Biltmore Forest is the second-wealthiest town in North Carolina by per capita income at $85,044.
From the Wikipedia article Biltmore Forest, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Cinemark Bistro at The Carolina Asheville
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
Museums and landmarks28
Asheville High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Public school
Asheville Transfer and Storage Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
United States historic place
Biltmore Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Biltmore Estate Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic office building
Biltmore Hardware Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic commercial building in Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Biltmore Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hospital in the United States
Biltmore Shoe Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic commercial building
Biltmore Village Commercial Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Set of two historic commercial buildings
Biltmore Village Cottage District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Biltmore Village Cottages
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Two historic homes formerly located at Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Biltmore-Oteen Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bank building in Asheville, United States of America
Cathedral of All Souls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Church in North Carolina, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan
Park · 3.2 mi
Planned park in Asheville, North Carolina
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes15
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
230 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Asheville Sushi and Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 mi
1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
Mr. Sushi
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
1578 Hendersonville Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
3 more on the map.
History
In 1916, a substantial flood in Asheville, North Carolina, damaged the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Company sold the affected land to lessen the upkeep and tax burden. The town of Biltmore Forest was chartered in 1923 and was developed on this land. The first houses were built on White Oak Road. In 1929, Asheville annexed a portion of Biltmore Forest, but that action was reversed in 1935 by an act of the North Carolina legislature.
The Judge Junius G. Adams House, Raoulwood (Thomas Wadley Raoul House) and Gunston Hall are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Brookstone Lodge Near Biltmore Village, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4 Roberts Road, Asheville
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
25 Forest Lake Drive, Asheville
South Asheville Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
32 Le An Hurst Road, Asheville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
School · 4.5 mi
21 Trinity Chapel Rd, Asheville
Map of Biltmore Forest
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 32°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 32°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 27°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bent Creek (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Buncombe County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Asheville 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Bent Creek 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Avery Creek 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Balfour 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Hendersonville 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Barker Heights 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Waynesville 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Greer 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Taylors 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greenville 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Biltmore Forest 14, Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Municipal Golf Course, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Village Commercial Buildings, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore-Oteen Bank Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Railway Passenger Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Estate, 2012, Blake Lewis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Asheville High Main Entrance, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Asheville Transfer and Storage Company Building 192 Coxe Ave, Renard DellaFave, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Harrison Reed House, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biltmore Estate Office, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Hardware Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 10 All Souls Crescent, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McGeahy Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William E Briese, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Shoe Store, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarence Barker Memorial Hospital, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathedralofallsouls, Willthacheerleader18 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith McDowell House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Village Cottages, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Madison and Leah Arcouet Chiles House, JWVaughn007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biltmore Hospital, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenilworth Inn, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Industries, Inc., Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spinning Wheel - Asheville, NC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Spinning Wheel, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Estate-27527-2, Ken Thomas, Public domain
- Front of the biltmore estate, JoyD Smiths PTMr8, CC0
- Biltmore Estate - panoramio (1), Dallas Epperson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asheville, NC, USA - panoramio, Dallas Epperson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front exterior and lawn of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- North Carolina's Biltmore Estate, Carolschmidt333, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biltmore Statue - panoramio, jofwooster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Greenhouse - panoramio (1), Will Thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biltmore Model Railway 1, GRALISTAIR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flowers at biltmore estate, JoyD Smiths PTMr8, CC0
- Orchids at the biltmore estate, JoyD Smiths PTMr8, CC0
- Asheville-2011-08-13-023, pquan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Asheville-2011-08-13-039, pquan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Asheville-2011-08-13-019, pquan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biltmore conservatory, Seasider53, CC BY-SA 4.0
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