Blended score for Mars Hill's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.0 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

5 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Mars Hill Elementary

5.06 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 497
Student:teacher ratio: 13.4:1
District: Madison County Schools

Middle

Madison Middle School

13 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 439
Student:teacher ratio: 11.6:1
District: Madison County Schools

High

Madison Early College High

11.45 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.1

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 271
Student:teacher ratio: 27.1:1
District: Madison County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Mars Hill's center to Downtown Charlotte.

149 min

typical drive time

154.4 mi

distance

151 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Mars Hill, from Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport.

54°F

Clear

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Mars Hill real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Mars Hill right now?+

There are currently 217 active listings in Mars Hill, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Mars Hill?+

The median list price for active listings in Mars Hill is $130,000. Homes are spending an average of 354 days on market.

Is Mars Hill's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Mars Hill have risen 6.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Mars Hill?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Mars Hill are Wolf Laurel, none, The Preserve at Wolf Laurel.

What schools serve Mars Hill?+

The closest public schools to Mars Hill's center are Mars Hill Elementary, Madison Middle School, Madison Early College High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Mars Hill walkable?+

Mars Hill's center has a walkability score of 11 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Mars Hill?+

The typical drive from Mars Hill's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 149 minutes (154.4 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.