Dicks Hill, Scaly Mountain, NC
Dicks Hill — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Dicks Hill, Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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Dicks Hill Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Dicks Hill is a residential community nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. It offers residents a peaceful, rural mountain lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventures and stunning natural beauty.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features a mix of mountain cabins, chalets, and traditional single-family homes, often on wooded lots. With a median home value of approximately $181,200, it represents a more affordable entry point into the North Carolina mountain real estate market.
Schools & Education
Students in Dicks Hill are served by the Macon County School District. The area is near Scaly Mountain Elementary and is within commuting distance to Franklin for middle and high school education.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy immediate proximity to the Nantahala National Forest, offering endless hiking, fishing, and waterfall viewing. The nearby Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center provides seasonal activities like skiing, snow tubing, and a mountain coaster.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining and shopping are charmingly rustic, with a handful of local eateries and general stores in Scaly Mountain. For more variety, residents often take a short drive to the towns of Highlands, Franklin, or Clayton, Georgia.
Who Lives Here
The community is likely a blend of full-time residents and part-time vacation homeowners. With a median household income around $78,594, it attracts middle to upper-middle-income families, retirees, and professionals seeking a mountain retreat.
Dicks Hill Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $181K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $761/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $79K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30563 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Dicks Hill, Scaly Mountain
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18