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Retirement Living In Transylvania County - North Carolina


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Area Description

Transylvania County is known best for its over 250 waterfalls. People have visited this area for decades seeking out that most beautiful of cascades. Many have stayed after falling in love with the natural beauty of this area. After all, Transylvania County is about 50% protected public land.

Brevard is the county seat of Transylvania County and is a vibrant, charming, Main Street town. Art galleries, restaurants, individually owned shops and "the coolest toy store on the planet" are just a few examples of what Brevard has to offer.

Includes Cities/Towns: Balsam Grove, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Lake Toxaway, Penrose, Pisgah Forest, Rosman, Sapphire.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Gorges State Park, Dupont State Recreational Forest, Pisgah National Forest and Brevard College are just a part of the offerings here in Brevard and Transylvania County.

Cultural Activities
The Transylvania Heritage Museum offers rotating displays of local history including the world's only aluminum Christmas tree collection. Coming soon is the Western North Carolina Military History Museum representing all branches of the armed services and all wars since WWI.

Public transportation

Medical Facilities


Transylvania Regional Hospital operates locally with a connection to Mission hospital systems in Asheville.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Transylvania County, North Carolina?

For those of you that retire in Transylvania County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Transylvania County such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Transylvania County!

Summertime in Transylvania County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Transylvania County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  25 F°  36 F°  47 F°
 Feb  27 F°  39 F°  51 F°
 Mar  33 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 Apr  40 F°  54 F°  67 F°
 May  49 F°  61 F°  73 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  61 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Aug  61 F°  70 F°  80 F°
 Sep  54 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Oct  43 F°  55 F°  66 F°
 Nov  34 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 Dec  27 F°  38 F°  49 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  24  0
 Feb  0  21  0
 Mar  0  15  0
 Apr  0  5  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  14  0
 Dec  0  23  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  6 "  10  26 %
 Feb  6 "  10  28 %
 Mar  6 "  11  33 %
 Apr  5 "  10  40 %
 May  5 "  12  52 %
 Jun  6 "  13  61 %
 Jul  7 "  14  65 %
 Aug  6 "  14  64 %
 Sep  6 "  10  58 %
 Oct  5 "  8  47 %
 Nov  6 "  9  37 %
 Dec  6 "  10  29 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  4 "  2  1
 Feb  2 "  1  1
 Mar  1 "  1  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  1  1


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Cost of Living for Transylvania County, NC

Transylvania County, North Carolina cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Transylvania County, NC

Transylvania County, North Carolina offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Transylvania County Offer For Retirees?

Most jobs in Transylvania County are in retail. Volunteer opportunities are virtually unlimited.

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