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Conover, NC

Conover, NC.

Population: 23,357 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Conover, NC is $279,987 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 72 days on market. 5 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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$279,987

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,987
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+114.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$280,247
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
$315,000
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
20

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Catawba County Schools, Newton Conover City Schools
Schools include
Saint Stephens Elementary, Lyle Creek Elementary, Conover Special Education, Newton-Conover Middle, Shuford Elementary

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, strongWind, 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sigmon's Septic Tank Service (13.2 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
71.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,978
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,831

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (42 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Alexander County Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+828 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,282
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,687
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,651

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

How it compares

ConoverState medianUS median
Median home value$279,987$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,282$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 Conover, NC?
$279,987.
What is the median sale price in Conover, NC?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Conover, NC?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Conover, 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 Conover, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Conover, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Conover, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Conover, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Conover, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Conover, NC?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Conover, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Conover, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Conover, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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