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Erwin, NC

Erwin, NC.

Population: 6,894 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Erwin, NC is $200,108 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,500 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,108

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$200,108
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$210,263
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
$240,500
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$891/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,757/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
Erwin Elementary, Triton High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (18.2 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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,198
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,409

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
GOOD HOPE HOSPITAL, INC
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)
+1,055 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
44.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,548
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,200
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,205

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

How it compares

ErwinState medianUS median
Typical home value$200,108$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$240,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,548$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 Erwin, NC?
$200,108.
What is the median sale price in Erwin, NC?
$240,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Erwin, NC?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Erwin, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,051/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Erwin, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Erwin, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Erwin, NC. 12 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 Erwin, 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 Erwin, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Erwin, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Erwin, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Erwin, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Erwin, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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