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Elizabeth city, NC

Elizabeth city, NC.

Population: 40,869 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elizabeth city, NC is $270,386 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,990 after a median 144 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,524/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coastalflooding, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,386

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

144

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,386
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,386
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
$240,990
Median list price
$241,095
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-21.0%
Median days on market
144 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
160
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,524/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Schools include
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech, Central Elementary, Elizabeth City Middle, J C Sawyer Elementary, Northeastern High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
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
60.5%
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
71.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,065
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,993

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wright Brothers National Memorial (38 mi)
National parks include
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Crabbe Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (6 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 (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+126 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,575
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,999
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

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

How it compares

Elizabeth cityState medianUS median
Median home value$270,386$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$240,990$330,000$325,000
Median days on market144 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,524/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,575$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 Elizabeth city, NC?
$270,386.
What is the median sale price in Elizabeth city, NC?
$240,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth city, NC?
Median days on market: 144 days.
What is typical rent in Elizabeth city, NC?
Typical rent: $1,524/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elizabeth city, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, strongWind.
Is Elizabeth city, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Elizabeth city, 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 Elizabeth city, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth city, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elizabeth city, NC?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elizabeth city, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth city, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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