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Tuckasegee, NC

Tuckasegee, NC.

Population: 1,785 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tuckasegee, NC is $450,869 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $662,500 after a median 363 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,869

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

363

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$450,869
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+95.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$450,869
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
$662,500
Median list price
$719,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
-16.1%
Median days on market
363 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$954/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,366/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barber Orchard (13 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
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
87.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 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
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
313
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
638

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Jackson County Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+195 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
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$831
Households with broadband internet
30.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,326
Average weekly wage
$902
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

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

How it compares

TuckasegeeState medianUS median
Typical home value$450,869$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$662,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market363 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$831$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 Tuckasegee, NC?
$450,869.
What is the median sale price in Tuckasegee, NC?
$662,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Tuckasegee, NC?
Median days on market: 363 days.
What is typical rent in Tuckasegee, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,039/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tuckasegee, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Tuckasegee, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Tuckasegee, NC. 5 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 Tuckasegee, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tuckasegee, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tuckasegee, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Tuckasegee, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tuckasegee, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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