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Claremont, NC — ZIP 28610

Population: 10,192 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28610 (Claremont, NC) is $262,915 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 29 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,915

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,915
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+129.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$262,955
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$185,000
Median list price
$197,500
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Bunker Hill High, Claremont Elementary, Oxford Elementary, Mill Creek Middle, River Bend Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sigmon's Septic Tank Service (9.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,449
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,300

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (43 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Flying Bj Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+828 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,097
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,687
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,651

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

How it compares

ZIP 28610State medianUS median
Median home value$262,915$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$185,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,097$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 median home value in ZIP 28610?
$262,915.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28610?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28610?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28610?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28610?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 28610 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28610?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28610?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28610?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28610?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28610 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28610?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28610?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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