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Wade, NC

Wade, NC.

Population: 2,688 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wade, NC is $298,775 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,999 after a median 72 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$298,775

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$298,775
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+101.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$301,709
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
$405,999
Median list price
$332,500
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+25.0%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,334/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,937/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,380/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
12.0 : 1
Schools include
District No 7 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, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (7.8 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,745
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,420

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Eastover Air Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-391 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
24.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,863
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,784
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,547

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

How it compares

WadeState medianUS median
Typical home value$298,775$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$405,999$330,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,863$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 Wade, NC?
$298,775.
What is the median sale price in Wade, NC?
$405,999.
How long do homes take to sell in Wade, NC?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Wade, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,476/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wade, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Wade, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wade, NC. 7 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 Wade, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wade, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wade, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wade, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wade, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wade, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wade, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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