Kill Devil Hills, NC · Houses & Market Data

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Kill Devil Hills, NC (Dare County) — Census median home value $401,700, county listing prices up about 3.7% over the past year. Market data for Kill Devil Hills houses and the broader area.

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Kill Devil Hills, NC is in Dare County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Kill Devil Hills and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,727, with a median household income of $85,747. Census data puts the median value of houses in Kill Devil Hills at $401,700.

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Market overview

Kill Devil Hills housing market

Kill Devil Hills is in Dare County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kill Devil Hills and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$401,700

Population (Census ACS)

7,727

Median household income

$85,747

County price trend (2025)

3.72% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Kill Devil Hills market snapshot

Population

7,727

County

Dare County

Median Household Income

$85,747

Median Home Value (city)

$401,700

Median Gross Rent

$1,440/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+3.7%

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Why Kill Devil Hills

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kill Devil Hills's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $401,700.

County Price Trend

Dare County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Kill Devil Hills has an estimated population of 7,727 and a median household income of $85,747, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Kill Devil Hills's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Kill Devil Hills

County guide: Dare County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kill Devil Hills.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Dare County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Southern Shores, Manteo, Manns Harbor, Wanchese, Duck, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grandy (~19.0 mi), Coinjock (~27.9 mi), Columbia (~32.5 mi), Engelhard (~39.9 mi), Creswell (~41.9 mi), Moyock (~43.6 mi), Fairfield (~44.8 mi), Roper (~53.8 mi), Swan Quarter (~55.4 mi), Plymouth (~61.2 mi), Ocracoke (~67.8 mi).

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Census & home facts

Kill Devil Hills data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

7,727

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$401,700

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$85,747

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,440

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.72%

Census place type

town

County

Dare County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

5.61 sq mi

Census GEOID

3735720

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Kill Devil Hills

Schools

Dare County Schools — 11 schools, 5,181 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dare addresses may be served by Dare County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Kill Devil Hills FAQ

What are houses worth in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kill Devil Hills at $401,700.

How much do houses cost in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Kill Devil Hills, Census ACS data shows a median value of $401,700. Active listing prices in Dare County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Kill Devil Hills houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dare County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kill Devil Hills's population at approximately 7,727.

What's the median rent in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kill Devil Hills at approximately $1,440 per month.

What is the median household income in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kill Devil Hills at approximately $85,747.

Is the Kill Devil Hills housing market growing?

Dare County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.

Is Kill Devil Hills, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Kill Devil Hills's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Dare County Schools for many Kill Devil Hills addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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