Name: Tryon, NC
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Living in Tryon, NC

Ranks better than 69% of areas Follow

Population

1,431

Median Age

63.9 Years

Tryon Area Facts

Tryon has a Livability Score of 69_/100, which is considered good
Tryon crime rates are 22% lower than the North Carolina average
Cost of living in Tryon is 10% higher than the North Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Tryon?

50%

Family friendly

0%

Public transit is accessible

0%

Walkable to grocery stores

38%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

25%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

88%

A quiet area

63%

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Tryon and the other foothill towns can't be beat 5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 29, 2019) Tryon and the surrounding towns are iconic of Southern hospitality and charm. Tryon has an older, more well educated population than some of the surrounding areas as it has attracted many retirees from the North East. Much of the population is comparatively well off, probably b ...Read More ecause of the town's equestrian roots. The Tryon Equestrian Center is world class and not far from town. Another attractive feature is Harmon field, which features a large equestrian area, baseball and soccer fields, cabins and tables for picnic lunches, a large walking loop, even a river filled with trout. The downtown area is small but quaint with several shops for browsing, a few great restaurants and a restored, historic theater. People really are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I am so glad I discovered Tryon and have made it my home. Read Less

police vandalized my vehicle 0.5 rating By tarheel fan ( Jun 05, 2016) Pulled over late at night for nothing the bored tryon police officers vandalized my vehicle. The police chief Jeff Arrowood doesn't want to have anything to do with it. No wonder this town can't keep it's businesses. ...Read More Read Less

A sad town 0.5 rating By tryonsucksass ( Jun 04, 2016) Drugs seem to be the norm here. meth and prescription pills are huuuuge. The police are way overzealous and harass people constantly but the strange thing is the drug situation never gets any better around here. The businesses struggle so badly and there is a constant rotating do ...Read More or of businesses. The police chief Jeff Arrowood and at least one other officer are involved in drugs along with bill ingham who is a town council member. His business downtown was associated with drugs in public view and was told to "hide it better" by a tryon police officer and "that's coming from the top" which is Jeff Arrowood the police chief. Do not open a business here or move here as the "Friendliest town in the south" HaHa. Would be a huge disappointment. There is no attractions, nightlife or decent dining, and shopping worth mentioning as the town continues to struggle in limbo with a power hungry council that doesn't care about it's citizens. Read Less

not the friendliest city in the south 1.5 rating By slewis39 ( Oct 11, 2015) tryon bills itself as the friendliest city in the south, if that's true then southern hospitality is certainly lost! I had the pleasure of meeting a city council women while doing my job in Tyron. Not only was she repulsive in her actions but she wasted costly city resources beca ...Read More use of her own sour attitude and need for her personal gain ! She called the police on a person working on a utility line because it inconvenienced her. I think as a city employee she should have known better than to waist resources on such personal vendetta. If that is the attitude of the city of Tyron I certainly don't want to live there! And no city employee should be on a pedestal and be allowed to waist the cities resources and money for such BS! Read Less

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A sad town 0.5 rating By tryonsucksass ( Jun 04, 2016) Drugs seem to be the norm here. meth and prescription pills are huuuuge. The police are way overzealous and harass people constantly but the strange thing is the drug situation never gets any better around here. The businesses struggle so badly and there is a constant rotating do ...Read More or of businesses. The police chief Jeff Arrowood and at least one other officer are involved in drugs along with bill ingham who is a town council member. His business downtown was associated with drugs in public view and was told to "hide it better" by a tryon police officer and "that's coming from the top" which is Jeff Arrowood the police chief. Do not open a business here or move here as the "Friendliest town in the south" HaHa. Would be a huge disappointment. There is no attractions, nightlife or decent dining, and shopping worth mentioning as the town continues to struggle in limbo with a power hungry council that doesn't care about it's citizens. Read Less

not the friendliest city in the south 1.5 rating By slewis39 ( Oct 11, 2015) tryon bills itself as the friendliest city in the south, if that's true then southern hospitality is certainly lost! I had the pleasure of meeting a city council women while doing my job in Tyron. Not only was she repulsive in her actions but she wasted costly city resources beca ...Read More use of her own sour attitude and need for her personal gain ! She called the police on a person working on a utility line because it inconvenienced her. I think as a city employee she should have known better than to waist resources on such personal vendetta. If that is the attitude of the city of Tyron I certainly don't want to live there! And no city employee should be on a pedestal and be allowed to waist the cities resources and money for such BS! Read Less

Safe city to live in 3.5 rating By curtlawyer ( Jan 14, 2015) Tryon is a very safe city. The police are overzealous, though. We have a lot more trouble coming from other areas of the county. Most of the crime is related to traffic stops on Interstate 26, not areas like Tryon. I do not really understand why this review has to be at least 1 ...Read More 00 words, when there are not 100 things to do in tryon. In faqct, there are less than 10 things to do in tryon, and that woul drequire a review of all things in tryon at a pace of ten words for each thing. Some of those things may not have ten words to really be said about them. If I did not have to write 100 words in order to publish this review, I would not be typing all of this useless drivel in this review, and it would have made much more sense

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Horrible Place 0.5 rating By soccerfan ( Jan 31, 2012) Sadly, I must concur with RNB, who also left a review.

The town of Tryon, NC, is definitely not the place to be. Very unfriendly, rude individuals dwell there. If you initially think not, then just give it a short period of time.

This town also shows to be highly incompe ...Read More tent when in regard to varying types of business transactions, honesty, trustworthiness and credibility.

If anyone ever considers moving to this town, you will be extremely sorry afterwards. There are many things very wrong here. Much like a bad, unbelievable movie, however this town actually exists.

I would not "ever" recommend anyone visit this town. Read Less

Beware of this Town 0.5 rating By rnb ( Sep 22, 2011) This town prides itself on stating that they are the friendliest. BEWARE!!! The town of Tryon and the people in it, are no better than anywhere else.

I have traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad and "by-far" I have came across the nastiest, most deceitful, dishonest, untrust ...Read More worthy individuals in the town of Tryon, NC. I would not recommend this town to anyone for any period of time.

If you are in Tryon, NC for a short period of time then the friendly show the town puts on might fool you. But don't stay for too long..you will be sorry.

There are some friendly people there. At least initially. However, in all actuality, you will find a town of gossipy busy bodies who do not mind their own business. They appear to have nothing better to do than stir up drama and trouble. An innocent person who never bothered anyone actually wound up dead due to this town not having the ability to mind their own business. Read Less

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