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Louisburg, NC

Louisburg, NC.

Population: 25,543 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Louisburg, NC is $306,276 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,990 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,423/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,276

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$306,276
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+106.4%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$307,043
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
$339,990
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
104
For-sale inventory
113
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
129
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,423/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,552/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,823/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Crosscreek Charter School, Franklin County Schools
Schools include
Crosscreek Charter School, Laurel Mill Elementary, Terrell Lane Middle, Edward Best Elementary, Louisburg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cristex Drum (24.9 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,637

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Ball Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+1,035 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
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,470
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,240
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
735

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

How it compares

LouisburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$306,276$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$339,990$330,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,423/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,470$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 Louisburg, NC?
$306,276.
What is the median sale price in Louisburg, NC?
$339,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Louisburg, NC?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Louisburg, NC?
Typical rent: $1,423/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Louisburg, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Louisburg, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Louisburg, NC. 21 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 Louisburg, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Louisburg, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Louisburg, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Louisburg, NC?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Louisburg, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Louisburg, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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