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Collettsville, NC

Collettsville, NC.

Population: 424 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Collettsville, NC is $169,907 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 102 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,907

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,907
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+107.8%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$185,433
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
$195,000
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
-62.9%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Collettsville School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
48.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
67.9 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,430
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Lanni Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+247 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
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Households with broadband internet
22.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,592
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
224

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

How it compares

CollettsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$169,907$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days70 days51 days

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 Collettsville, NC?
$169,907.
What is the median sale price in Collettsville, NC?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Collettsville, NC?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Collettsville, 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 Collettsville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Collettsville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Collettsville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Collettsville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Collettsville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Collettsville, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Collettsville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Collettsville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Collettsville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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