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Valle Crucis, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
243
Population
55/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
2,690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
177
Median year built: 1994
Ownership vs. Renting
68.4%
Owner-Occupied
31.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $544,786 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 177 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 45.7% |