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Corolla, NC

Corolla, NC.

Population: 1,199 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Corolla, NC is $891,205 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $900,000 after a median 73 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$891,205

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$891,205
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$912,758
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
$900,000
Median list price
$999,000
Median price per sqft
$353
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
191
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
105 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,910/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
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Water's Edge Village School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.2%
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 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
961
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
503

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wright Brothers National Memorial (25 mi)
National parks include
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Pine Island Airport (DUF) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+295 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
1.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,485
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,157
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
256

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

How it compares

CorollaState medianUS median
Median home value$891,205$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$900,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,485$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 Corolla, NC?
$891,205.
What is the median sale price in Corolla, NC?
$900,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Corolla, NC?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Corolla, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,780/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Corolla, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather.
Is Corolla, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Corolla, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Corolla, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Corolla, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Corolla, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Corolla, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Corolla, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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