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Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC.

Population: 22,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dunn, NC is $227,826 — up 2.7% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,600/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,826

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,826
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+106.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$229,019
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
96
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,200/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Harnett County Schools, Sampson County Schools
Schools include
Dunn Middle, Dunn Elementary, Coats-Erwin Middle, Harnett County Early College, Midway Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (20 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
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+1,055 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,522
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
60.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,439
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,987

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

How it compares

DunnState medianUS median
Median home value$227,826$287,250$289,727
Typical rent$1,600/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,522$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 Dunn, NC?
$227,826.
What is typical rent in Dunn, NC?
Typical rent: $1,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dunn, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Dunn, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dunn, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dunn, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dunn, NC?
7 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Dunn, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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