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Kill Devil Hills

Pop. 7,761·1st most expensive in North Carolina·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,499/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.8%
vs US Median
+$534
Falling (Monthly)
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Kill Devil Hills · $2,499
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,499/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$100,000/yr
Local median income
$89,773/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kill Devil Hills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,711
2 BR
$2,029
3 BR
$1,484
4 BR+
$1,441
Research median
$2,029/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$29,988/yr
At $2,499/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kill Devil Hills, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,761
Median income
$89,773
Median age
48.5
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
15.5%
28.6%
17.6%
19%
Under 1819.3%
18–3415.5%
35–5428.6%
55–6417.6%
65+19%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black1.2%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian1.3%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
17.4%
32%
44.8%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kill Devil Hills, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,721 → $89,773
up 43.1%
Population
7,541 → 7,761
up 2.9%
Renter share
31.6% → 26.1%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 44.8%
+5.6 pts
Median age
47.4 → 48.5
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $89,773 today, compared with $62,721 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,541 to 7,761 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 26.1% of households rent today, against 31.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.2% to 44.8%.

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Kill Devil Hills rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kill Devil Hills. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Kill Devil Hills, NC

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Kill Devil Hills is $2,499/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,029/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,711/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,484/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($89,773/yr), Kill Devil Hills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kill Devil Hills an affordable city for renters?

Kill Devil Hills is considered moderate for renters. At $2,499/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($89,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kill Devil Hills slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kill Devil Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,499/mo in Kill Devil Hills. The local median household income is $89,773/yr, meaning the typical Kill Devil Hills household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kill Devil Hills?

Rent in Kill Devil Hills has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Kill Devil Hills rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Kill Devil Hills is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #1 out of 117 tracked cities at $2,499/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kill Devil Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kill Devil Hills ($2,499/mo): Elizabeth City ($1,607/mo), Portsmouth ($1,617/mo), Norfolk ($1,752/mo).

What percentage of Kill Devil Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Kill Devil Hills households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Kill Devil Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kill Devil Hills rent compare to the national average?

Kill Devil Hills's median rent of $2,499/mo is $534 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #1 out of 117 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,499/mo, rent takes ~33% of Kill Devil Hills's median household income ($89,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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