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Crisp, NC

Crisp, NC.

Population: 2,269 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Crisp, NC is $156,382 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 65 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, winter weather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,382

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$156,382
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$161,204
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
$230,000
Median list price
$177,450
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$967/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$972/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,567/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,787/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, drought, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.8%
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
68

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,515
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,813

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Tarboro Edgecombe Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+158 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,343
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,446
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
53

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

How it compares

CrispState medianUS median
Typical home value$156,382$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,343$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 Crisp, NC?
$156,382.
What is the median sale price in Crisp, NC?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Crisp, NC?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Crisp, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,167/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crisp, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, drought, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Crisp, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Crisp, NC. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Crisp, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crisp, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crisp, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Crisp, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Crisp, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crisp, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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