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Atlantic, NC

Atlantic, NC.

Population: 610 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Atlantic, NC is $236,997 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $120,000 after a median 404 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 hurricane, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$236,997

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

404

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,997
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.5%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$243,623
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
$120,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$69
Median days on market
404 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
71.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Atlantic Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (17.4 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)

Annual precipitation
60.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
319
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Riviere Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+470 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
65.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,000
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,918
Average weekly wage
$797
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
554

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

How it compares

AtlanticState medianUS median
Median home value$236,997$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$120,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market404 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,000$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 Atlantic, NC?
$236,997.
What is the median sale price in Atlantic, NC?
$120,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Atlantic, NC?
Median days on market: 404 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Atlantic, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Atlantic, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Atlantic, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Atlantic, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Atlantic, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Atlantic, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Atlantic, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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