Living in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kill Devil Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Kill Devil Hills has 7,761 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $89,773 (24% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $442,200, the median rent is $1,626/month.
Kill Devil Hills at a glance
- Population
- 7,761
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $89,773State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $442,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,626/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Kill Devil Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kill Devil Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kill Devil Hills the median home value is $442,200, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,626 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,024 a month in housing costs.
Kill Devil Hills median household income
The median household income in Kill Devil Hills is $89,773 and the income per person is $47,427. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Kill Devil Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,119
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 52.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.28
52.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kill Devil Hills has many vacation and second homes.
Kill Devil Hills demographics
- Population
- 7,761
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 3,384
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kill Devil Hills ›
Education in Kill Devil Hills
44.8% of adults 25 and older in Kill Devil Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kill Devil Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Kill Devil Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The median household income in Kill Devil Hills is $89,773, 24% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kill Devil Hills?
The median home value in Kill Devil Hills is $442,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Kill Devil Hills?
The median gross rent in Kill Devil Hills is $1,626 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Kill Devil Hills, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Kill Devil Hills?
The median age in Kill Devil Hills is 48.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kill Devil Hills?
The average commute to work in Kill Devil Hills is 21 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kill Devil Hills?
The unemployment rate in Kill Devil Hills is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kill Devil Hills?
44.8% of adults in Kill Devil Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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