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Hayesville, NC

Hayesville, NC.

Population: 10,050 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hayesville, NC is $349,239 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,000 after a median 78 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,239

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$349,239
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$354,327
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
$382,000
Median list price
$447,000
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
155
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
130
Days to pending
142 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$928/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$999/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,087/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,644/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Hayesville Elementary, Hayesville High, Hayesville Middle, Hayesville Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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 (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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)
+107 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
15.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,214
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,719
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
108

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

How it compares

HayesvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$349,239$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$382,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,214$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 Hayesville, NC?
$349,239.
What is the median sale price in Hayesville, NC?
$382,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hayesville, NC?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Hayesville, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,087/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hayesville, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Hayesville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hayesville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hayesville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hayesville, NC?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Hayesville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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