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Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City, NC.

Population: 40,869 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elizabeth City, NC is $268,339 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,397/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,339

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,339
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,339
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
$325,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
168
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
210
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,397/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$957/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$963/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,689/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,988/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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Schools include
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech, Central Elementary, Elizabeth City Middle, J C Sawyer Elementary, Northeastern High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
536
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
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
71.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,065
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,993

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wright Brothers National Memorial (38 mi)
National parks include
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Crabbe Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+126 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,575
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,099
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
274

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

How it compares

Elizabeth CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$268,339$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$325,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,397/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,575$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 Elizabeth City, NC?
$268,339.
What is the median sale price in Elizabeth City, NC?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth City, NC?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Elizabeth City, NC?
Typical rent: $1,397/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elizabeth City, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, strong wind.
Is Elizabeth City, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elizabeth City, NC. 536 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 Elizabeth City, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elizabeth City, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth City, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elizabeth City, NC?
13 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elizabeth City, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth City, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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