Valle Crucis, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
243 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,318 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$416,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$376 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Watauga County
1
Boone Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Watauga County
2
Boone Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 30
Feb 4 6 33
Mar 4 3 39
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 47, NC State House District 93, NC
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Schools

Valle Crucis Elementary
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cove Creek Elementary
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Banner Elk Elementary
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Bethel Elementary
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lees-McRae College
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Appalachian State University
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mayland Community College
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Watauga Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Ashe Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
38 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
68 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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