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Scaly Mountain, NC

Scaly Mountain, NC.

Population: 674 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$474,443
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$479,778
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
348

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Heaven's Landing Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Avg hospital rating
2.9 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,189
Households with broadband internet
66.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,643
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
218

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents