North Carolina Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Waynesville, North Carolina

Population: 6,758

Located in Haywood County

Haywood County is the home of the Great Smoky Mountains, Folkmoot International Festival, has one of the top school systems in the state, and a lower than average cost of living and an even lower crime rate. Asheville, with its regional airport, is only 40 minutes away. I-40 provides excellent access from Knoxville, Tennessee, through Clyde, and on to the Raleigh-Durham area. Haywood County encompasses 546 square miles and has a population of about 52,000.

About 40% of our county is occupied by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest and the Harmon Den Wildlife Refuge, where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets the Great Smoky Mountains. There are four incorporated towns: Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, and Clyde. The average price of a home in Haywood County is around $125,000. County property taxes are .61 per $100 assessed value. Waynesville is a small, safe town with a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, but we're large enough to satisfy most shopping, service, medical and entertainment needs. Downtown Main street features tree lined brick sidewalks and specialty shops where there's something for everyone. We are a town of friendly people with a solid work ethic and a strong sense of community.