Valle Crucis
Census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina
Valle Crucis is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 436 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,677 ft (816 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Foscoe, 4.4 miles S.
- 436residents (2020 Census)
- 2,677 ftelevation · 816 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 98 / sq mipopulation density
- 28679ZIP code
About Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Valle Crucis had a population of 436. The name of the town is Latin for "Vale of the Cross," a reference to a valley in the area where three streams converge to form a shape similar to an archbishop's cross. The community is located along NC 194, between the towns of Banner Elk and Boone.
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- Median home value
- $463,800
- Median age
- 53.1
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Valle Crucis had 436 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 436 |
|---|---|
| Density | 98 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valle Crucis at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 436 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.44 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,677 ft (816 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2156° N, 81.7966° W |
| ZIP code | 28679 |
| Official website | vallecrucis.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3769600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valle Crucis
- Foscoe4.4 mi S
- Seven Devils4.7 mi S
- Cove Creek5.0 mi N
- Beech Mountain5.1 mi W
- Banner Elk5.6 mi SW
- Sugar Mountain7.2 mi SW
- Boone7.3 mi E
- Grandfather Village9.1 mi S
- Blowing Rock9.4 mi SE
- Elk Park11.0 mi W
- Linville11.1 mi S
- Newland11.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Valle Crucis
What county is Valle Crucis in?
Valle Crucis is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Valle Crucis, NC?
436 people lived in Valle Crucis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valle Crucis, NC?
The ZIP code of Valle Crucis is 28679.
What is the elevation of Valle Crucis?
2,677 feet (816 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valle Crucis?
Foscoe (4.4 mi), Seven Devils (4.7 mi), Cove Creek (5.0 mi), Beech Mountain (5.1 mi), Banner Elk (5.6 mi).
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