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Boger city, NC

Boger city, NC.

Population: 40,350 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boger city, NC is $299,745 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,500 after a median 195.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,288/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,745

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

195.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,745
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+124.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$300,003
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
$352,500
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
195.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,288/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$920/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Schools include
Battleground Elementary, GE Massey Elementary, Lincolnton High, Lincolnton Middle, Love Memorial Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, 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 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Davis Park Road TCE (17.7 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 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
202
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,675
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,893

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (25 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Jeffords Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH LINCOLN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,167 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,496
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,334
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
697

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

How it compares

Boger cityState medianUS median
Median home value$299,745$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$352,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market196 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,288/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,496$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 Boger city, NC?
$299,745.
What is the median sale price in Boger city, NC?
$352,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Boger city, NC?
Median days on market: 195.5 days.
What is typical rent in Boger city, NC?
Typical rent: $1,288/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boger city, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Boger city, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Boger city, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boger city, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boger city, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boger city, NC?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boger city, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boger city, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boger city, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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