Discover Transylvania County!
Transylvania County is a growing community, popular with people of all ages. We can boast an unrivaled quality of life and thriving entrepreneurial businesses. Visit and you'll see why Rand McNally, the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler consistently name Transylvania County and Brevard as as one of America's top ten places to live, work and play!
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 EXPO 2008
Fast Facts
Chamber Business EXPO 2008
"Why Go to Vegas? Try Transylvania First!"
October 14, 2008 5-8 PM
Blue Ridge Community College, Brevard Campus
The event is Free and open to the public! Join us for food, fun and games and your
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Call 828.883.3700 for more information.
Fast Facts
Location:
25 minute drive from the Asheville Airport
30 miles southwest of Asheville, NC
20 miles southwest of Hendersonville, NC
60 miles north of Greenville, SC
Geography & Climate:
County land area: 379 sq. miles
National Forest land area: 136 sq. miles
Lowest elevation: 1,265 ft.
Highest elevation: 6,045 ft.
Downtown Brevard elevation: 2,200 ft.
Average annual temperature: 54.9 F
Average January temperature: 37.9 F
Average June temperature: 71.9 F
Average annual rainfall: 80.0"
Average annual snowfall: 6.2"
Population: (2005)
Transylvania County: 29,880
City of Brevard: 6,829
Town of Rosman: 571
See the Economic Development Office Website for more information.
Property Taxes
State: No state property tax.
Transylvania County: $.540 per $100 of value
City of Brevard: $.495 per $100 of value
Town of Rosman: $.460 per $100 of value
7% Sales Tax
4% Occupancy Tax
See the Economic Development Office Website for more information.
Education
-Transylvania County consistently ranks in the top ten
public school systems of NC
-Brevard High School 1st and only standard high school
recognized as a School of Excellence in 2003-4
-Brevard College is an internationally recognized 4-year
liberal arts school.
-Blue Ridge Community College provides 2-year technical
and associate degrees.
-Both Blue Ridge and Brevard Colleges offer continuing
education classes.
Medical
-Transylvania Community Hospital is a full service hospital
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
-Over 100 active and consulting physicians serve
Transylvania County residents.
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