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Andrews, NC

Andrews, NC.

Population: 5,552 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Andrews, NC is $215,444 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,500 after a median 73 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,444

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$215,444
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+109.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$219,504
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,500
Median list price
$289,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+23.1%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,585/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Andrews Elementary, Andrews High, Andrews Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, landslide, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+321 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
23.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$780
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,458
Average weekly wage
$877
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
239

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

How it compares

AndrewsState medianUS median
Typical home value$215,444$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$290,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$780$1,366$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 Andrews, NC?
$215,444.
What is the median sale price in Andrews, NC?
$290,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Andrews, NC?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Andrews, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Andrews, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, landslide, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Andrews, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Andrews, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Andrews, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Andrews, NC?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Andrews, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Andrews

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