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Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines, NC.

Population: 16,059 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Southern Pines, NC is $455,324 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $505,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,813/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$455,324

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$455,324
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$457,422
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
$505,000
Median list price
$499,500
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
131
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,813/mo
1-year rent change
-1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,701/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,051/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
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Moore Montessori Community School, Moore County Schools
Schools include
Moore Montessori Community School, Pinecrest High, McDeeds Creek Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Geigy Chemical Corp. (Aberdeen Plant) (4 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
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,232
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Moore County Airport (SOP) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
+999 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,261
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,014
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,077

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

How it compares

Southern PinesState medianUS median
Typical home value$455,324$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$505,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,813/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,261$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 Southern Pines, NC?
$455,324.
What is the median sale price in Southern Pines, NC?
$505,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Southern Pines, NC?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Southern Pines, NC?
Typical rent: $1,813/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southern Pines, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Southern Pines, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Southern Pines, NC. 17 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 Southern Pines, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southern Pines, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southern Pines, NC?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Geigy Chemical Corp. (Aberdeen Plant), 4 mi.
How many schools serve Southern Pines, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Southern Pines, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Southern Pines, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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