Living in Seven Devils, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seven Devils · Census data 2020–2024
Seven Devils has 425 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $111,667 (54% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $426,900, the median rent is $1,583/month.
Seven Devils is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seven Devils at a glance
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $111,667State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $426,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,583/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Seven Devils a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seven Devils
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seven Devils the median home value is $426,900, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,900 a month in housing costs.
Seven Devils median household income
The median household income in Seven Devils is $111,667 and the income per person is $53,657. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Seven Devils: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 593
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 69.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.36
69.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seven Devils has many vacation and second homes.
Seven Devils demographics
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 180
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seven Devils ›
Education in Seven Devils
78.3% of adults 25 and older in Seven Devils have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 46% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seven Devils
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 36.3%
- Drive alone
- 46.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Seven Devils vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Devils | 425 | $111,667 | $426,900 | $1,583 |
| Foscoe | 1,226 | $49,243 | $325,800 | $928 |
| Banner Elk | 1,473 | $86,382 | $458,100 | $849 |
| Sugar Mountain | 539 | $96,094 | $343,800 | $1,500 |
| Beech Mountain | 987 | $90,855 | $443,500 | $1,137 |
| Linville | 291 | $75,833 | — | — |
| Newland | 866 | $46,006 | $241,700 | $792 |
| Blowing Rock | 992 | $120,938 | $705,000 | $1,278 |
| Elk Park | 560 | $41,583 | $160,400 | $241 |
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What is the median household income in Seven Devils, NC?
The median household income in Seven Devils is $111,667, 54% 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 Seven Devils?
The median home value in Seven Devils is $426,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Seven Devils?
The median gross rent in Seven Devils is $1,583 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Seven Devils, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Seven Devils?
The median age in Seven Devils is 46.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Seven Devils?
The average commute to work in Seven Devils is 27 minutes; 36.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seven Devils?
The unemployment rate in Seven Devils is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seven Devils?
78.3% of adults in Seven Devils 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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