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Carthage, NC

Carthage, NC.

Population: 19,386 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carthage, NC is $411,060 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $482,212 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,250/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$411,060

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$411,060
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+102.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$412,931
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
$482,212
Median list price
$482,500
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+11.0%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,250/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Carthage Elementary, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney, Crain's Creek Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Pesticide Dumps (15 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
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,156
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Gilliam-McConnell Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+999 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
20.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,511
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,998
Average weekly wage
$1,008
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
798

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

How it compares

CarthageState medianUS median
Median home value$411,060$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$482,212$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,250/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,511$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 Carthage, NC?
$411,060.
What is the median sale price in Carthage, NC?
$482,212.
How long do homes take to sell in Carthage, NC?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Carthage, NC?
Typical rent: $2,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carthage, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Carthage, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Carthage, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carthage, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carthage, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carthage, NC?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carthage, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Carthage, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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