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Bolivia, NC

Bolivia, NC.

Population: 10,059 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bolivia, NC is $335,017 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,157/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,017

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,017
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.9%
All-time peak (2022-10)
$341,907
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
$309,000
Median list price
$310,500
Median price per sqft
$248
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,157/mo
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
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Classical Charter Schools of Southport, Brunswick County Schools
Schools include
Classical Charter Schools of Southport, Bolivia Elementary, The COAST, Virginia Williamson Elem, Brunswick County Early College

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Potter's Septic Tank Service Pits (17.9 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
60.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,659
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,286

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER, WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER, J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,752 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
60.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,485
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,785
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,063

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

How it compares

BoliviaState medianUS median
Median home value$335,017$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$309,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,157/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,485$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 Bolivia, NC?
$335,017.
What is the median sale price in Bolivia, NC?
$309,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bolivia, NC?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Bolivia, NC?
Typical rent: $2,157/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bolivia, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Bolivia, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bolivia, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bolivia, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bolivia, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bolivia, NC?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bolivia, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bolivia, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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