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Maggie Valley, NC

Maggie Valley, NC.

Population: 4,159 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Maggie Valley, NC is $388,668 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $452,500 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,375/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, landslide, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,668

Typical home value

-3.1%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$388,668
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+115.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$407,358
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$452,500
Median list price
$445,000
Median price per sqft
$292
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
164
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
-1.7%
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,375/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,008/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,113/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,089/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
41
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barber Orchard (5.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.0 in
Annual snowfall
7.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,900
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,580

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+324 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,808
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,739
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
514

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Maggie ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$388,668$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$452,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,375/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,808$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Maggie Valley, NC?
$388,668.
What is the median sale price in Maggie Valley, NC?
$452,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Maggie Valley, NC?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Maggie Valley, NC?
Typical rent: $2,375/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Maggie Valley, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Maggie Valley, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Maggie Valley, NC. 41 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Maggie Valley, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Maggie Valley, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Maggie Valley, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Maggie Valley, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Maggie Valley, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Maggie Valley, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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