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Edenton, NC

Edenton, NC.

Population: 12,745 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edenton, NC is $237,145 — up 4.9% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,145

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,145
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+78.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$237,145
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
83
New listings (monthly)
21

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

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
D F Walker Elementary, John A Holmes High, White Oak Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 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

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (50 mi)
National parks include
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Lee's Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+38 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,708
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,033
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

EdentonState medianUS median
Median home value$237,145$287,250$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,708$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 Edenton, NC?
$237,145.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edenton, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Edenton, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edenton, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edenton, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Edenton, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Edenton, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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