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Corapeake, NC

Corapeake, NC.

Population: 1,983 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Corapeake, NC is $290,802 — up 9.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 38 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,802

Median home value

+9.8%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,802
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+34.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,802
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
$290,000
Median list price
$349,450
Median price per sqft
$224
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saunders Supply Co. (24.6 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,150
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,928

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (39 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Umphlett Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL, CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,320
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
901
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

CorapeakeState medianUS median
Median home value$290,802$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,320$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 Corapeake, NC?
$290,802.
What is the median sale price in Corapeake, NC?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Corapeake, NC?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Corapeake, 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 Corapeake, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is Corapeake, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Corapeake, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Corapeake, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Corapeake, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Corapeake, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Corapeake, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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