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North Wilkesboro, NC

North Wilkesboro, NC.

Population: 21,422 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Wilkesboro, NC is $211,359 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,000 after a median 34 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,359

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$211,359
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+94.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$211,359
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
$269,000
Median list price
$243,750
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+22.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$864/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$875/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
C C Wright Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School, North Wilkesboro Elementary School, North Wilkes Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (16.6 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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 in
Annual snowfall
3.8 in
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,704
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,906

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Wilkes County Airport (IKB) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+124 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
37.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,006
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,582
Average weekly wage
$1,010
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
152

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

How it compares

North WilkesboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$211,359$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$269,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,006$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 North Wilkesboro, NC?
$211,359.
What is the median sale price in North Wilkesboro, NC?
$269,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in North Wilkesboro, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is North Wilkesboro, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Wilkesboro, NC. 15 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 North Wilkesboro, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Wilkesboro, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Wilkesboro, NC?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Wilkesboro, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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