Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the North Carolina mountains, Blowing Rock is a storybook village filled with upscale shops, unique attractions, outdoor adventure that ranges from whitewater rafting to skiing, performing and visual arts, fine dining and family restaurants and a range of accommodations from cabins to bed and breakfasts and hotels to resort rental homes for your larger family.
Nestled in the northwestern mountains of North Carolina, Blowing Rock offers residents a quiet escape from everyday life. Conveniently located to the Blue Ride Parkway, you will have the opportunity to frequently hike the countless trails and enjoy breathtaking views. In addition to the natural beauty of the area, enjoy living close to distinctive shops and some of North Carolina's most notable attractions. Whether looking for a private hideaway, or a cozy place inside the Village, the charming atmosphere of this quaint, mountain town will leave you feeling uplifted. We hope that you will join us in Blowing Rock and experience everything that makes our Village unique.
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is home to some of the most beautiful views in the Appalachian Mountains. With elevations reaching over 3600 ft. and an average summer temperature of 65 degrees, Blowing Rock is an ideal place to live and vacation. The winters here have an average temperature of 35 degrees, with about 35” of snow a year averaging over the past 6 years. The average rainfall is about 48” a year. Per year, the average temperature is a moderate 52 degrees.
The estimated population in Blowing Rock as of 2004 was 1425 people, only a 7-person increase since the official 2000 census. The average age of inhabitants is 48 years old, with a per capita income of $34,294. The median household income is $54,271, well above the national average. The median value of homes in Blowing Rock is appraised at $252,000. The occupancy tax rate is currently at 6%, the lodging tax at 3%, and the sales tax at 7%, 2.5% of which is the town and county tax of which portions are set aside for area schools. The property taxes are currently at $.295 per $100 value.
Blowing Rock in The News:
- Southern Living Reader’s Choice award deemed Blowing Rock a favorite mountain destination.
- Our State magazine voted Blowing Rock a top mountain destination in the South.
- Pinnacle Living voted Blowing Rock Best of the Mountains in 2006 for the most picturesque Main Street.
- Readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine voted Blowing Rock their favorite destination.
Blowing Rock Population:
- During summer months Blowing Rock has a population of about 8,000
- During winter months the population is around 1,500.
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