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Lillington, NC

Lillington, NC.

Population: 21,419 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lillington, NC is $293,723 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,995 after a median 117.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,713/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,723

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

117.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,723
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$295,968
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
$228,995
Median list price
$219,500
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
117.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
87 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,713/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Boone Trail Elementary, Western Harnett High, STAR Academy, Western Harnett Middle, Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (22.3 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
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
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,872
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,882

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Loop Field Ultralight Flightpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,055 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,689
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,439
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,987

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

How it compares

LillingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$293,723$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$228,995$330,000$325,000
Median days on market118 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,713/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,689$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 Lillington, NC?
$293,723.
What is the median sale price in Lillington, NC?
$228,995.
How long do homes take to sell in Lillington, NC?
Median days on market: 117.5 days.
What is typical rent in Lillington, NC?
Typical rent: $1,713/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lillington, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Lillington, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lillington, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lillington, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lillington, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lillington, NC?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lillington, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lillington, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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