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Barnardsville, NC

Barnardsville, NC.

Population: 2,260 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Barnardsville, NC is $353,996 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $682,500 after a median 54 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 lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,996

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,996
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$383,973
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
$682,500
Median list price
$599,000
Median price per sqft
$300
1-year sale-price change
+4.6%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (10.6 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
49.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,979
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,956

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (15 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Mountain Air Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER, ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER, JULIAN F KEITH ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,197
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
122,825
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,379

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

How it compares

BarnardsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$353,996$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$682,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,197$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 Barnardsville, NC?
$353,996.
What is the median sale price in Barnardsville, NC?
$682,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Barnardsville, NC?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Barnardsville, NC?
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 Barnardsville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, strongWind.
Is Barnardsville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Barnardsville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Barnardsville, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Barnardsville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Barnardsville, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Barnardsville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Barnardsville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Barnardsville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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