Living in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maggie Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Maggie Valley has 2,112 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $68,125 (6% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $320,500, the median rent is $1,067/month.
Maggie Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $320,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,067/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Maggie Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maggie Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maggie Valley the median home value is $320,500, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,498 a month in housing costs.
Maggie Valley median household income
The median household income in Maggie Valley is $68,125 and the income per person is $39,305. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Maggie Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,842
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 52.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.34
52.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Maggie Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Maggie Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 875
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maggie Valley ›
Education in Maggie Valley
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Maggie Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maggie Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Maggie Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Valley | 2,112 | $68,125 | $320,500 | $1,067 |
| Waynesville | 10,502 | $54,923 | $281,700 | $1,070 |
| Lake Junaluska | 3,175 | $66,165 | $389,200 | $1,137 |
| Clyde | 1,359 | $56,406 | $200,000 | $1,033 |
| West Canton | 1,412 | $34,464 | $197,000 | $1,223 |
| Canton | 4,419 | $69,924 | $246,700 | $790 |
| Sylva | 2,646 | $44,086 | $201,200 | $797 |
| Cherokee | 2,059 | $55,972 | $189,900 | $1,075 |
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Maggie Valley, NC?
The median household income in Maggie Valley is $68,125, 6% lower 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 Maggie Valley?
The median home value in Maggie Valley is $320,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Maggie Valley?
The median gross rent in Maggie Valley is $1,067 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Maggie Valley, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Maggie Valley?
The median age in Maggie Valley is 51.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Maggie Valley?
The average commute to work in Maggie Valley is 30 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maggie Valley?
The unemployment rate in Maggie Valley is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maggie Valley?
30.9% of adults in Maggie Valley 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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