Is Averys Creek safe?
Arden, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Averys Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Averys Creek
“Go. Averys Creek is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban-rural community south of Asheville that provides a peaceful base for exploring the outdoors and local breweries. Violent crime is extremely low, and visitors only need to maintain ordinary awareness when traveling local secondary roads.”
About the area
Located in Buncombe County southwest of Arden, Averys Creek features a scenic mix of rolling mountain foothills, established single-family neighborhoods, and easy access to national forest trails. It offers a calm, residential alternative to denser parts of the Asheville metro area.
- Quiet & Suburban
- Mountain Scenery
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Averys Creek
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; however, the area connects quickly to extensive mountain biking and gravel routes throughout the Bent Creek and Pisgah trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Asheville and national averages
- High rates of homeownership and solid household incomes exceeding regional medians
- Direct proximity to top-tier outdoor recreation in Pisgah National Forest and Bent Creek
- Low-density, family-oriented residential environment with minimal street congestion
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually non-existent mass transit options
- Limited street lighting and narrow shoulders on rural connecting roads at night
- Sparse pedestrian infrastructure with very few sidewalks outside modern subdivisions
- Emergency response times can be slightly longer due to lower density and winding terrain
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Averys Creek, with unhoused populations and social services centered in downtown Asheville several miles to the north.
What Averys Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe across residential areas, with minor traffic increases along Route 191/Brevard Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential settling down with low ambient noise and practically no street-level disturbances.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; personal safety risks are minimal, though driving requires caution due to crossing wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Averys Creek, as Asheville Rides Transit (ART) routes do not extend into this unincorporated section of Buncombe County.
Parking is completely free and widely available across driveways, commercial strip plazas, and recreational trailheads with no metered parking.
Things to do in Averys Creek
- Hike or mountain bike through the nearby Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail system
- Visit The North Carolina Arboretum for cultivated botanical gardens and seasonal exhibits
- Launch a kayak or tube along the French Broad River via local river access points
Local favorites
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.7★ (11200)Massive destination brewery just minutes away featuring taproom dining, estate tours, and outdoor grounds along the river.
- Baked Pie Company · Bakery · 4.8★ (1150)Beloved local bakery known for rotating handcrafted pie slices, pie flights, and locally roasted coffee.
- 12 Bones Smokehouse South · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1840)Acclaimed casual smokehouse serving slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork, and signature sides paired with craft beers.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.