Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,450
Population
9,259
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A historic beach community with a thriving community
Beach
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Historic
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Upscale
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Restaurants
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Tourism
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Located on North Carolina’s Outer Banks across the Albemarle Sound from the mainland, Kill Devil Hills is most famous as the site of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s historic first flight. The town is still known for its sprawling dunes and good winds, but it’s become a tidy, popular beach community among the landscape of Outer Banks destinations. Beach houses on stilts — some split into incredible apartment rentals — make up the bulk of Kill Devil Hills’ rental offerings. The island’s population surges in the summer months, and open-air seafood restaurants and other local watering holes are buzzing with tourists and residents alike.
North Carolina’s clean beaches are obviously the most popular attraction when the weather is warm, but you can explore the Wright Brothers National Memorial at all times of the year. Residents praise the town for its amenities and summertime activities, but it remains a safe and active community all year round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,236
Average: $83,909
Education
3,990
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,359
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kill Devil Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kill Devil Hills, NC is $1,450 for one bedroom, $2,138 for two bedrooms, and $2,815 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kill Devil Hills has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,450/month
803 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kill Devil Hills, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
First Flight Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
956 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
- North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
- Elizabethan Gardens
- Wright Brothers National Memorial
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.