Blue Ridge, NC relocation guide
Moving to Montreat, NC
$606,400Median home value
Buncombe CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Montreat
Montreat is a small mountain town tucked into a cove of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Black Mountain, North Carolina. Founded as a Presbyterian retreat, it remains centered on Montreat College and its conference center, with a walkable village of cottages, inns, and summer homes. Hiking trails fan out from town into thousands of acres of protected forest, and the climate stays cool through summer.
Home prices in Montreat
The median home value in Montreat is $606,400.
Top places in Montreat
- Montreat College — small Christian liberal arts college anchoring the village.
- Montreat Wilderness trails — miles of hiking from the town gates, including Lookout Mountain.
- Lake Susan — small lake in the center of town with a walking path.
- Downtown Black Mountain — shops and restaurants about 5 minutes south.
- Blue Ridge Parkway — scenic overlooks and trailheads minutes away.
Commuting from Montreat
- Asheville Regional Airport is about 30 minutes west via I-40.
- Downtown Asheville is roughly 25-30 minutes west.
- No commuter rail or transit; driving is required.
Montreat FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montreat, NC?
The median home value in Montreat is $606,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Montreat, NC?
Asheville Regional Airport is about 30 minutes west via I-40.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.