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NC area data

Fort bragg, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Fort bragg.

Population: 23,846 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $274,950 after a median 141 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.6% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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141

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$274,950
Median list price
$297,473
Median days on market
141 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1

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)
93.4 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (2.5 mi)
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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Highest AQI recorded (year)
120

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,878
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,376

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER, CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL, GOOD HOPE HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
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)
-391 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
32.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Mean commute to work
8 min
Households with broadband internet
91.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,066
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,030

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

How it compares

Fort braggState medianUS median
Median sale price$274,950$330,000$325,000
Median days on market141 days70 days51 days

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 sale price in Fort bragg, NC?
$274,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort bragg, NC?
Median days on market: 141 days.
What is typical rent in Fort bragg, 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 Fort bragg, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Fort bragg, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort bragg, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort bragg, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort bragg, NC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Carolina Transformer Co., 2.5 mi.
Is Fort bragg, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort bragg, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort bragg, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.4 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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