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Pierson, FL

Pierson, FL.

Population: 4,444 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pierson, FL is $352,618 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,800 after a median 139 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,618

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

139

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$352,618
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+137.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$353,579
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$352,800
Median list price
$427,000
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
-25.7%
Median days on market
139 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,673/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,403/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
Schools include
PIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sherwood Medical Industries (14.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
297
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,146
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,491

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Matanzas National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Canaveral National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Pierson Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH NEW SMYRNA BEACH, HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH DELAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,911 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
22.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,936
Households with broadband internet
48.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,739
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,826

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PiersonState medianUS median
Typical home value$352,618$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$352,800$359,990$325,000
Median days on market139 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,936$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Pierson, FL?
$352,618.
What is the median sale price in Pierson, FL?
$352,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Pierson, FL?
Median days on market: 139 days.
What is typical rent in Pierson, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,673/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pierson, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Pierson, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pierson, FL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pierson, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pierson, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pierson, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pierson, FL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pierson, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pierson, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pierson, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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