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Deep gap, NC

Deep gap, NC.

Population: 2,208 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Deep gap, NC is $404,340 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 68.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,340

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

68.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$404,340
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+123.1%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$412,625
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
$510,000
Median list price
$429,000
Median price per sqft
$275
1-year sale-price change
+45.7%
Median days on market
68.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (17.6 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
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
10.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,678

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Boone Inc Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-210 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,080
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
49.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,263
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

Deep gapState medianUS median
Median home value$404,340$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$510,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,080$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 Deep gap, NC?
$404,340.
What is the median sale price in Deep gap, NC?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Deep gap, NC?
Median days on market: 68.5 days.
What is typical rent in Deep gap, 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 Deep gap, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Deep gap, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Deep gap, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Deep gap, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Deep gap, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Deep gap, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Deep gap, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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