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Valley Hill, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,540 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$87,250 Median Income $42,275 per capita
$296,500 Home Value $460,684 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$296,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Hill, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,250
16% above
$42,275 per capita
Home Value
$296,500
5% above
Zillow: $460,684
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
26% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Valley Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
105%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Hill a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valley Hill residents earn a median household income of $87,250 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,275. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Hill is $296,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,684. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Valley Hill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.

Education

42.3% of adults in Valley Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,540
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,250
Per Capita$42,275
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,500
Rent
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$460,684
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property660/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,244 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Hill was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.