North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Kill Devil Hills is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,727. Residents earn $85,747 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kill Devil Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Kill Devil Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kill Devil Hills is $85,747, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Kill Devil Hills is $401,700, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 616 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,903 per 100,000, 150% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Kill Devil Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 83.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.4% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,747 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,401 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,026 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 995 |
| County GDP | $1,150M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,994 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.75% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $401,700 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $513,041 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $367 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.1% |
| Inventory | 105 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,440 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,499 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,994 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.75% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,918/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 616.4/100K |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Murder | 28.7/100K |
| 355% above US avg | |
| Rape | 71.7/100K |
| Robbery | 43.0/100K |
| Assault | 473.1/100K |
| Total Property | 4,902.5/100K |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,662.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,110.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.0/100K |
| Arson | 14.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0171°N, 75.6714°W |
| County FIPS | 37053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |