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Aurora, NC

Aurora, NC.

Population: 2,152 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Aurora, NC is $135,594 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 73 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winter weather, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$135,594

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$135,594
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+56.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$146,929
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
$220,000
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
-26.2%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$795/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,552/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
S W Snowden Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winter weather, coastal flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
441
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,530
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
426

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Lee Creek Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
+73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$804
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,196
Average weekly wage
$994
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

AuroraState medianUS median
Typical home value$135,594$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$220,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$804$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 Aurora, NC?
$135,594.
What is the median sale price in Aurora, NC?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Aurora, NC?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Aurora, 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 Aurora, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winter weather, coastal flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Aurora, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Aurora, NC. 441 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Aurora, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aurora, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aurora, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Aurora, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Aurora, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Aurora, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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