Valle Crucis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

243 Population 55/sq mi density

46°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

72.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Valle Crucis, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

72.9%

116% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.0%

6% above

12.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

46°F

How Valle Crucis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Valle Crucis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

216%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valle Crucis a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

72.9% of adults in Valle Crucis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (116% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valle Crucis has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population243

Median Age35.7 yrs

Density55/mi²

Male / Female63% / 37%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$53,409

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,193M

Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership68.4%

Zillow$544,786

Housing Units177

Rent Burden45.7%

Health

Obesity34.0%

Diabetes8.8%

Smoking12.6%

Heart Disease5.5%

Premature Death6,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Rain57.8 in/yr

Elevation3,189 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+72.9%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+48.5%

School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed239 Mbps

EV Stations3

Libraries2

Did You Know?

Valle Crucis was founded in 1842.

The median home in Valle Crucis was built in 1994.

33.5% work from home.

The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (29 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

6.2% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.

There are 180 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.