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Burnsville, NC

Burnsville, NC.

Population: 16,397 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burnsville, NC is $316,575 — down 0.9% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, 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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$316,575

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,575
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$329,009
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
206
New listings (monthly)
38

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Burnsville Elementary, Cane River Middle, East Yancey Middle, Micaville Elementary, Mountain Heritage High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (20.2 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
179
Days with Moderate air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (25 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Mountain Air Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+124 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
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,127
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,669
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

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

How it compares

BurnsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$316,575$287,250$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,127$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 Burnsville, NC?
$316,575.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burnsville, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Burnsville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burnsville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burnsville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Burnsville, NC?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Burnsville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burnsville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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