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Lake toxaway, NC

Lake toxaway, NC.

Population: 2,021 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake toxaway, NC is $684,836 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 63 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$684,836

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$684,836
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+107.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$698,598
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
$260,000
Median list price
$437,000
Median price per sqft
$175
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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)
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
T C Henderson

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (21.2 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,100
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,409

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (28 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Brevard Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC, CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+157 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,636
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,194
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

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

How it compares

Lake toxawayState medianUS median
Median home value$684,836$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,636$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 Lake toxaway, NC?
$684,836.
What is the median sale price in Lake toxaway, NC?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake toxaway, NC?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Lake toxaway, 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 Lake toxaway, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Lake toxaway, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake toxaway, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake toxaway, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake toxaway, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake toxaway, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake toxaway, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lake toxaway, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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