Cost of Living in Seven Lakes, NC

With a cost of living index of 90, Seven Lakes, NC is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Seven Lakes is a small community of 4,823 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Seven Lakes's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $900 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $365,500 (20% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Seven Lakes is $91,495, which is 22% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.