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Maggie Valley, NC—28751

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$396,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$66,400
37.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
51
56.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$2,150
8.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$899
40.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,200
13.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,150
28.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Maggie Valley, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Maggie Valley, NC is $396,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Maggie Valley, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$396,000-3.8%
Single Family $395,000-4.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$354,000-3.3%
    3 Bed
    		$475,000-3.3%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.4%
    1 Bedroom
    6.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Rental Trends — Maggie Valley, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Maggie Valley, NC is $1,960, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Maggie Valley, NC is 1-bedrooms: $899, 2-bedrooms: $1,880, 3-bedrooms: $2,880, 4-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Maggie Valley, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.2% and 46.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,150$1,960
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $899$899
    2 Bed Rent $2,200$1,880
    3 Bed Rent $2,150$2,880
    4 Bed Rent $2,500$2,500
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    48.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.0%

    Property Listings — Maggie Valley, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Maggie Valley, NC is 51. This is a increase of 56.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$452,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		15834.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.1%34.0%
    Days on Market
    		5156.0%
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    Demographics — Maggie Valley, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Maggie Valley, NC has a population of 4,370, which has increased by 29.0% over the past 5 years. Maggie Valley, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		4,37029.0%
    % Under 18
    		15.5%96.2%
    % Seniors
    		36.2%-18.3%
    % WFH
    		11.8%76.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		31.6%1.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Maggie Valley, NC is a predominantly white area, with 91.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Maggie Valley, NC is hispanic, making up 4.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.8% of the population in Maggie Valley, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 26.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		91.2%-2.0%
    % Black
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Hispanic
    		4.8%17.1%
    % Asian
    		0.9%200.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.8%-26.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Maggie Valley, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 161 mortgage originations in Maggie Valley, NC, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Maggie Valley, NC. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		161
    % Conventional Loans
    		83.0%
    % Government Loans
    		17.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		9.0%
    % Second Loans
    		28.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Maggie Valley, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Maggie Valley, NC under the Section 8 program is 7.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Maggie Valley, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		18
    Total Units Section 8
    		18
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		75.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$241$899$1,140
    2 Bedroom-$940$2,200$1,260
    3 Bedroom-$630$2,150$1,520
    4 Bedroom-$710$2,500$1,790

    Affordability — Maggie Valley, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.6
    Median Home Price$396,000
    Median Household Income$66,400

    Maggie Valley, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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