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Garner, NC

Garner, NC.

Population: 55,242 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garner, NC is $388,051 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,400 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,869/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,051

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,051
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.6%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$409,048
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
$320,400
Median list price
$324,418
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
213
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
73

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,869/mo
1-year rent change
-1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,780/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
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Johnston County Public Schools, Wake County Schools
Schools include
Cleveland Middle, Polenta Elementary, West View Elementary, Creech Road Elementary, Aversboro Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Carolina State University (Lot 86, Farm Unit #1) (12.4 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
778
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,972
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,078

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Bagwell Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Johnston Regional Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RALEIGH OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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)
+2,663 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
11.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,334
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
555,964
Average weekly wage
$1,452
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,552

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

How it compares

GarnerState medianUS median
Median home value$388,051$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$320,400$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,869/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,334$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 Garner, NC?
$388,051.
What is the median sale price in Garner, NC?
$320,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Garner, NC?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Garner, NC?
Typical rent: $1,869/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garner, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Garner, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Garner, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garner, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garner, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garner, NC?
14 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garner, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garner, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garner, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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