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Lillington, NC

Lillington, NC.

Population: 21,419 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lillington, NC is $292,296 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,995 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,760/month. 6 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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$292,296

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$292,296
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$295,417
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
$334,995
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
202
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
381
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
87 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,760/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
Schools include
Boone Trail Elementary, Western Harnett High, STAR Academy, Western Harnett Middle, Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

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 X
NFIP flood claims on record
16
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. (22.3 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 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
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,872
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,882

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Loop Field Ultralight Flightpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+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
1997
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,689
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

LillingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$292,296$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$334,995$330,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,760/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,689$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 Lillington, NC?
$292,296.
What is the median sale price in Lillington, NC?
$334,995.
How long do homes take to sell in Lillington, NC?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Lillington, NC?
Typical rent: $1,760/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lillington, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Lillington, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lillington, NC. 16 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 Lillington, 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 Lillington, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lillington, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lillington, NC?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lillington, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lillington, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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