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Selma, NC

Selma, NC.

Population: 21,624 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Selma, NC is $271,515 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $341,545 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,561/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,515

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$271,515
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$276,996
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
$341,545
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
129
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,561/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Selma Middle School, Selma Elementary, Thanksgiving Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
49.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,429
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,280

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Johnston Regional Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Johnston Regional Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+2,511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,387
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,591
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,002

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

How it compares

SelmaState medianUS median
Typical home value$271,515$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$341,545$330,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,561/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,387$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 Selma, NC?
$271,515.
What is the median sale price in Selma, NC?
$341,545.
How long do homes take to sell in Selma, NC?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Selma, NC?
Typical rent: $1,561/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Selma, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is Selma, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Selma, NC. 16 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 Selma, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Selma, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Selma, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Selma, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Selma, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Selma, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Selma, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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