What are the schools like in Maggie Valley, NC?

School district data for Maggie Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Maggie Valley?

The median household income in Maggie Valley, NC is $62,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Maggie Valley, NC?

Maggie Valley has an average high temperature of 46.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

Maggie Valley, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maggie Valley, NC affordable or expensive?

Maggie Valley's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maggie Valley is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $267,800 and the median rent is $982 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maggie Valley, NC?

Maggie Valley has a violent crime rate of 456.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5082.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maggie Valley, NC a Good Place to Live?

Maggie Valley is a small town of 2,195 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $62,083 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Maggie Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Maggie Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maggie Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Maggie Valley's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maggie Valley costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maggie Valley, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$267,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$982	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Maggie Valley's violent crime rate is 456.9 per 100,000 residents — 20% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

456.9 /100k

Property Crime

5082.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Maggie Valley, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maggie Valley sees average highs of 46.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 60.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maggie Valley, NC
Average High — January	46.6°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	60.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Maggie Valley, NC	National Avg
Population	2,195	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waynesville, NC 6 mi Lake Junaluska, NC 7 mi Clyde, NC 11 mi Cherokee, NC 12 mi Sylva, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28751

Maggie Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie Valley, NC affordable or expensive?

Maggie Valley's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maggie Valley roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $267,800 and median rent is $982/month.

What is the crime rate in Maggie Valley, NC?

Maggie Valley's violent crime rate is 456.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5082.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maggie Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Maggie Valley, NC a good place to live?

Maggie Valley, NC has a population of 2,195, a median household income of $62,083, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maggie Valley?

Maggie Valley averages 46.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.0 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maggie Valley?

Maggie Valley, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28751.

What is the population of Maggie Valley?

The population of Maggie Valley, North Carolina is 2,195 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maggie Valley?

Key numbers for living in Maggie Valley: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $267,800, median household income $62,083, crime index 169 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maggie Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.