Is the Kill Devil Hills, NC metro area good for real estate investing?

The Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area has an investment score of 40/100, rated as "Avoid". It ranks #843 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The median home price in the Kill Devil Hills, NC metro area is $604,433. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Kill Devil Hills, NC metro would generate negative cash flow of $3,168/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Kill Devil Hills, NC

North Carolina0

/100

Avoid

#843 of 894 metros

Top 94% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$604,433

Median Home Price

137% above national median

$35,662/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$3,168

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

40/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

49/100

Based on 0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

17/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$3,168/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging

Counties in Kill Devil Hills, NC

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Sterling, CO Sterling, CO	60	$255,446	$1,091	5.13%	Buy	View
Faribault, MN Faribault, MN	60	$352,306	$1,669	5.69%	Buy	View
Lake City, FL Lake City, FL	60	$271,231	$1,503	6.65%	Buy	View
Oxford, MS Oxford, MS	60	$405,846	$2,117	6.26%	Buy	View
Fitzgerald, GA Fitzgerald, GA	60	$125,821	Est.		Buy	View
Current Kill Devil Hills, NC	40	$604,433	Est.		Avoid

The Bottom Line

AvoidKill Devil Hills, NC may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult. Look for specific counties with better ratios.

The Kill Devil Hills, NC metro area scores 40/100, ranking #843 of 894 US metros (top 94%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow

$-3,168/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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