Living in Valley Hill, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Hill has 2,675 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $86,599 (20% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $353,100.
Valley Hill at a glance
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 46State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $86,599State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $353,100State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Valley Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Hill the median home value is $353,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,544 a month in housing costs.
Valley Hill median household income
The median household income in Valley Hill is $86,599 and the income per person is $38,532. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Valley Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,267
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.39
Valley Hill demographics
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,101
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Hill ›
Education in Valley Hill
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Valley Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Valley Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hill | 2,675 | $86,599 | $353,100 | — |
| Laurel Park | 2,408 | $90,000 | $433,100 | $1,418 |
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | $53,449 | $317,000 | $1,332 |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | $95,098 | $601,700 | $1,074 |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Balfour | 1,134 | $70,116 | $292,600 | $591 |
| East Flat Rock | 6,323 | $59,583 | $245,900 | $1,015 |
| Horse Shoe | 1,490 | $64,096 | $407,500 | — |
| Mountain Home | 3,437 | $83,083 | $400,000 | $1,240 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Hill, NC?
The median household income in Valley Hill is $86,599, 20% 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 Valley Hill?
The median home value in Valley Hill is $353,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Valley Hill, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Valley Hill?
The median age in Valley Hill is 46 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Valley Hill?
The average commute to work in Valley Hill is 21 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Hill?
The unemployment rate in Valley Hill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Hill?
43.6% of adults in Valley Hill 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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