Banner Elk

This area of the High Country is a great place to call home, or purchase a vacation home!

Welcome Banner Elk

Banner Elk is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This area of the High Country is a great place to call home, or purchase a vacation home! Experience Banner Elk’s shops and fine dining, nearby Grandfather Mountain, and the two largest ski resorts of the south, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. From the winter and summer sports to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain, or the annual Wooly Worm Festival, there’s so much to do! Yet, this beautiful landscape is a place to unwind, relax and reflect. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in the High Country, reach out to Julian Baker and Lisa Starnes.

Overview for Banner Elk, NC

1,350 people live in Banner Elk, where the median age is 21.5 and the average individual income is $33,233. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,350

Total Population

21.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,233

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Banner Elk, NC

Population Households Employment

Banner Elk has 328 households, with an average household size of 1.76. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Banner Elk do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,350 people call Banner Elk home. The population density is 703.14 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,350

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

21.5

Median Age

41.78 / 58.22%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

328

Total Households

1.76

Average Household Size

$33,233

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Banner Elk, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Banner Elk. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Category

Grades

School rating

Banner Elk Elementary

155 Orchard Lane, Banner Elk, NC, 28604

PUBLIC

PreK - 5th

4/5

Neighborhood Gallery

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

$1,735,000

444 S Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604

2 Beds 3 Baths 4,400 Sq.Ft.

$1,735,000

444 S Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604

$1,395,000

50 Hanging Rock Knoll Place, Banner Elk, NC 28604

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,596 Sq.Ft.

$1,295,000

317 Old Turnpike RD NW, Banner Elk, NC 28604

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 2,856 Sq.Ft.

$1,290,000

340 Farm Loop Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,821 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$1,200,000

Lot 12 Elk Creek Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,797 Sq.Ft.

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