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Crouse, NC

Crouse, NC.

Population: 3,481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Crouse, NC is $300,811 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $437,450 after a median 55.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$300,811

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$300,811
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+121.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$300,811
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
$437,450
Median list price
$370,000
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+30.6%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$960/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Davis Park Road TCE (14.4 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
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 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
202
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,304
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,554

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Indian Creek Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND, CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH LINCOLN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,167 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,297
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,334
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
697

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

How it compares

CrouseState medianUS median
Median home value$300,811$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$437,450$330,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,297$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 Crouse, NC?
$300,811.
What is the median sale price in Crouse, NC?
$437,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Crouse, NC?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in Crouse, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $960/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crouse, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Crouse, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Crouse, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crouse, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crouse, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Crouse, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Crouse, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crouse, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Crouse

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