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Connellys spring, NC

Connellys spring, NC.

Population: 11,290 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Connellys spring, NC is $239,381 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,500 after a median 71 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,381

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$239,381
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+120.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$240,293
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
$269,500
Median list price
$294,000
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+15.7%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
East Burke High, George Hildebrand Elementary, Icard Elementary, East Burke 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, inlandFlooding, tornado
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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.3%
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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,451
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,008

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kings Mountain National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Stieger Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC, BROUGHTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+268 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,119
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,068
Average weekly wage
$866
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
422

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

How it compares

Connellys springState medianUS median
Median home value$239,381$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$269,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,119$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 Connellys spring, NC?
$239,381.
What is the median sale price in Connellys spring, NC?
$269,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Connellys spring, NC?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Connellys spring, 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 Connellys spring, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Connellys spring, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Connellys spring, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Connellys spring, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Connellys spring, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Connellys spring, NC?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Connellys spring, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Connellys spring, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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