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Sugar Grove, NC

Sugar Grove, NC.

Population: 2,454 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sugar Grove, NC is $402,720 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 51 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,720

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$402,720
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$416,793
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
$390,000
Median list price
$599,900
Median price per sqft
$291
1-year sale-price change
-11.0%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,737/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,191/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
7.7 : 1
Schools include
Bethel Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 in
Annual snowfall
48.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,043
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,680

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Elk River Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-210 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$969
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,590
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

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

How it compares

Sugar GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$402,720$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$969$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 Sugar Grove, NC?
$402,720.
What is the median sale price in Sugar Grove, NC?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sugar Grove, NC?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Sugar Grove, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sugar Grove, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Sugar Grove, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sugar Grove, NC. 36 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 Sugar Grove, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sugar Grove, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sugar Grove, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sugar Grove, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sugar Grove, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sugar Grove, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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