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Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC.

Population: 22,873 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dunn, NC is $222,736 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,924 after a median 87 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,417/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,736

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$222,736
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$225,738
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,924
Median list price
$284,094
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,417/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$842/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,206/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,398/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,055 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
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
24,200
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,205

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

How it compares

DunnState medianUS median
Typical home value$222,736$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$258,924$334,397$319,906
Median days on market87 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$1,417/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/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 typical home value in Dunn, NC?
$222,736.
What is the median sale price in Dunn, NC?
$258,924.
How long do homes take to sell in Dunn, NC?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in Dunn, NC?
Typical rent: $1,417/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dunn, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding.
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, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Dunn, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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