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Midland, NC

Midland, NC.

Population: 10,244 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Midland, NC is $431,446 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $455,000 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,232/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$431,446

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$431,446
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$431,769
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
$455,000
Median list price
$399,950
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+17.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,232/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,785/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,179/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,773/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
Schools include
Bethel Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ram Leather Care (5.3 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
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,471
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,664

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (49 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Reed Mine Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (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)
+1,342 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
12.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,511
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,226
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,991

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

How it compares

MidlandState medianUS median
Typical home value$431,446$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$455,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,232/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,511$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 Midland, NC?
$431,446.
What is the median sale price in Midland, NC?
$455,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Midland, NC?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Midland, NC?
Typical rent: $2,232/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Midland, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Midland, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Midland, NC. 2 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 Midland, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Midland, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Midland, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Midland, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Midland, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Midland, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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