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Jackson Springs, NC

Jackson Springs, NC.

Population: 3,864 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jackson Springs, NC is $369,841 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 19 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$369,841

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$369,841
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$373,429
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
$440,000
Median list price
$429,950
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,701/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,051/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)
ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Pesticide Dumps (10.6 mi)
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
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.5 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,848
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,448

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Derby Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
+999 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,276
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,014
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,077

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

How it compares

Jackson SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$369,841$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$440,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,276$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 Jackson Springs, NC?
$369,841.
What is the median sale price in Jackson Springs, NC?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson Springs, NC?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson Springs, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,223/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson Springs, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson Springs, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson Springs, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson Springs, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Jackson Springs, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jackson Springs, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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