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Bryson city, NC

Bryson city, NC.

Population: 8,425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bryson city, NC is $324,606 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $358,000 after a median 102 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,606

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,606
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$330,468
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
$358,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
124
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
24

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Mountain Discovery Charter School, Swain County Schools
Schools include
Mountain Discovery, Swain County High School, Cherokee Extension School, Swain County Middle School, Swain County East Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
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
90.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barber Orchard (24.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,224
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Sossamon Field (Unused) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DLP SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4 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
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$893
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
48.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,045
Average weekly wage
$700
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

Bryson cityState medianUS median
Median home value$324,606$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$358,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$893$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 Bryson city, NC?
$324,606.
What is the median sale price in Bryson city, NC?
$358,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bryson city, NC?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Bryson city, 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 Bryson city, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide.
Is Bryson city, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bryson city, 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 Bryson 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 Bryson city, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bryson city, NC?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bryson city, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bryson city, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bryson city, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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