Seven Lakes is a small town of 3,994 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $93,937
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seven Lakes stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Seven Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seven Lakes 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: 95.3
Seven Lakes's overall cost of living index is 95.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seven Lakes costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seven Lakes, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$354,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$834
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,937
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Seven Lakes's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.6 /100k
Property Crime
1183.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Seven Lakes is served primarily by Moore County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seven Lakes, NC
National Avg
School District
Moore County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seven Lakes sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Seven Lakes's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seven Lakes roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $354,100 and median rent is $834/month.
Seven Lakes's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Seven Lakes are operated by Moore County Schools.
The district has 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seven Lakes, NC has a population of 3,994, a median household income of $93,937, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Seven Lakes averages 51.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seven Lakes, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27376.
The population of Seven Lakes, North Carolina is 3,994 with a median age of 65.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seven Lakes: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $354,100, median household income $93,937, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seven Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.