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Walstonburg, NC

Walstonburg, NC.

Population: 2,054 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Walstonburg, NC is $180,894 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,150 after a median 18 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,894

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$180,894
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+82.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$183,185
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
$115,150
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$76
1-year sale-price change
-51.4%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$864/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$899/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/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)
drought, hurricane, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Flanagan Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
36.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,159
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
51.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,708
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
59

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

How it compares

WalstonburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$180,894$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$115,150$330,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,159$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 Walstonburg, NC?
$180,894.
What is the median sale price in Walstonburg, NC?
$115,150.
How long do homes take to sell in Walstonburg, NC?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Walstonburg, 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 Walstonburg, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Walstonburg, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walstonburg, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walstonburg, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Walstonburg, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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