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Spindale, NC

Spindale, NC.

Population: 3,665 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Spindale, NC is $147,503 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $181,500 after a median 88 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$147,503

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$147,503
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+137.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$157,763
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
$181,500
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-17.3%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$861/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$866/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,374/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.5 : 1
Schools include
Spindale Elementary School, Rutherford Early College High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations) (24.6 mi)
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
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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)
4,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,402

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (17 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Dry Pond Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
+459 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,411
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,983
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

SpindaleState medianUS median
Typical home value$147,503$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$181,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,411$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 Spindale, NC?
$147,503.
What is the median sale price in Spindale, NC?
$181,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Spindale, NC?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Spindale, 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 Spindale, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Spindale, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Spindale, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spindale, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Spindale, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Spindale, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Spindale, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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