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Durants neck, NC

Durants neck, NC.

Population: 11,358 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Durants neck, NC is $292,065 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 75.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,065

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

75.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,065
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.1%
All-time peak (2009-05)
$330,975
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
$340,000
Median list price
$355,000
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
75.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
18

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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Hertford Grammar, Perquimans County High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
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)

Annual precipitation
52.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,083
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,401

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (43 mi)
National parks include
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Dillard Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,410
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,747
Average weekly wage
$805
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

Durants neckState medianUS median
Median home value$292,065$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,410$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 Durants neck, NC?
$292,065.
What is the median sale price in Durants neck, NC?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Durants neck, NC?
Median days on market: 75.5 days.
What is typical rent in Durants neck, 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 Durants neck, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Durants neck, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Durants neck, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Durants neck, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Durants neck, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Durants neck, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Durants neck, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Durants neck, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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