Seven Devils, NC

North Carolina

Seven Devils is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 390. Residents earn $108,438 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
390 Population 178/sq mi density
$108,438 Median Income $53,045 per capita
$351,300 Home Value $544,786 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,438 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$351,300 home value, $1,500/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,438
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $351,300
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 76.2%
126% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,500
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Seven Devils Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population390
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,438
Per Capita$53,045
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$890M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$351,300
Rent$1,500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$544,786
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation3,989 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.2%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Libraries1

Is Seven Devils a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seven Devils receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Seven Devils stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seven Devils is $108,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Seven Devils among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seven Devils is $351,300, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Seven Devils is a highly educated community — 76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Seven Devils experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 31.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Seven Devils has a population of 390 with a density of 178 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%).

Population

390
Total Population
178
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seven Devils vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seven Devils vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seven Devils is $108,438, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Seven Devils vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,438
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,045
Avg Weekly Wage$855
IRS Avg AGI$68,291

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)698
County GDP$890M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare41
Retail79
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,227
21% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Seven Devils is $351,300, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,500 (29% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $544,786.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$351,300
25% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$544,786

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,500
29% above US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,227
21% above US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Seven Devils, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seven Devils vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity20.3%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death9,111/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities41

Crime Rates: Seven Devils vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Seven Devils has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.8 inches
42% above US avg
Snowfall31.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,989 ft (1,216 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates36.1495°N, 81.8132°W
County FIPS37011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (126% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.4-point margin. 93.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%
D 23.5%

Winner: Republican by 52.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.2%
126% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density178/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.2%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants63
Retail Stores79

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.5%

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