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Clyde, NC

Clyde, NC.

Population: 10,698 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clyde, NC is $342,225 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 57 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$342,225

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$342,225
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$355,590
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
$200,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$198
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
80.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Clyde Elementary, Riverbend Elementary, Haywood Early College

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Benfield Industries, Inc. (13 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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.3 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
204
Days with Moderate air quality
69
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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)
2,205
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,575

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (27 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Big Sandy Landing (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+324 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,599
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,943
Average weekly wage
$893
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
317

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

How it compares

ClydeState medianUS median
Median home value$342,225$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,599$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 Clyde, NC?
$342,225.
What is the median sale price in Clyde, NC?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Clyde, NC?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Clyde, 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 Clyde, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Clyde, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Clyde, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clyde, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clyde, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clyde, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clyde, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clyde, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clyde, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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