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Wilson, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Wilson.

Population: 57,967 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wilson, NC is $224,812 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,485 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,447/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$224,812

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$224,812
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+97.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$230,427
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
$252,485
Median list price
$265,250
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
166
For-sale inventory
208
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
220
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
54

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,447/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$843/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$849/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,069/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,356/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,658/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
20
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sallie B Howard School, Wilson County Schools, Eastern NC School for the Deaf
Schools include
Sallie B Howard School, B O Barnes Elementary, Beddingfield High, Frederick Douglass Elementary, Fike High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
425
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
62.0°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
50.5°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 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
5.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,654
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,185

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Wilson Industrial Air Center Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
WILSON MEDICAL CENTER, UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
+163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,775
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,443
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
411

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

How it compares

WilsonState medianUS median
Typical home value$224,812$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$252,485$330,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,447/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,775$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 Wilson, NC?
$224,812.
What is the median sale price in Wilson, NC?
$252,485.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilson, NC?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Wilson, NC?
Typical rent: $1,447/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wilson, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave, hurricane.
Is Wilson, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 425 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 Wilson, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wilson, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wilson, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wilson, NC?
20 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wilson, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wilson, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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