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Siler City, NC — ZIP 27344

Population: 19,198 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27344 (Siler City, NC) is $262,462 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,920 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,367/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,462

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$262,462
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+95.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$262,950
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
$273,920
Median list price
$272,166
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,367/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,486/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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Chatham Charter, Chatham County Schools
Schools include
Chatham Charter, Chatham Middle, Jordan-Matthews High, Siler City Elementary, Silk Hope School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.1%
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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,232
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,109

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Brooks Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CHATHAM HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
+527 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,401
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,591
Average weekly wage
$1,078
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
517

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

How it compares

ZIP 27344State medianUS median
Typical home value$262,462$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$273,920$334,397$319,906
Median days on market38 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$1,367/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,401$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 ZIP 27344?
$262,462.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27344?
$273,920.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27344?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27344?
Typical rent: $1,367/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27344?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 27344 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27344. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27344?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27344?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27344?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27344?
9 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27344 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27344?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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