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Como, NC

Como, NC.

Population: 850 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Como, NC is $101,900. Homes sell for a median $199,941 after a median 44 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, drought, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$101,900

Median home value (Census)

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$101,900
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,941
Median list price
$227,622
Median price per sqft
$208
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
91.0%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,402/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, drought, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (52 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mann Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (53 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL, ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
28.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$944
Households with broadband internet
47.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,678
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ComoState medianUS median
Median sale price$199,941$334,397$319,906
Median days on market44 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$944$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 Como, NC?
$101,900 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Como, NC?
$199,941.
How long do homes take to sell in Como, NC?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Como, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Como, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, drought, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Como, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Como, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Como, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Como, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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