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Farmer, NC

Farmer, NC.

Population: 23,224 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Farmer, NC is $206,974 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $127,500 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,022/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,974

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,974
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$206,974
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
$127,500
Median list price
$129,900
Median price per sqft
$138
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,022/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/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
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Asheboro High, South Asheboro Middle, Balfour Elementary, Charles W McCrary Elementary, Donna L Loflin Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.3%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
869
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,274
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,448

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Yorks Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RANDOLPH HOSPITAL
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)
+627 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,543
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,683
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
553

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

How it compares

FarmerState medianUS median
Median home value$206,974$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$127,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,022/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,543$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 Farmer, NC?
$206,974.
What is the median sale price in Farmer, NC?
$127,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Farmer, NC?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Farmer, NC?
Typical rent: $1,022/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farmer, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, hurricane.
Is Farmer, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Farmer, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farmer, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farmer, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Farmer, NC?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Farmer, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Farmer, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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