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Mars hill, NC

Mars hill, NC.

Population: 9,682 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mars hill, NC is $424,973 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $424,000 after a median 194 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,898/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$424,973

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

194

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$424,973
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.1%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$431,946
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
$424,000
Median list price
$512,450
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
194 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,898/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Mars Hill Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (17.9 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)

Annual precipitation
45.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,312
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,040

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (22 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Friendship Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JULIAN F KEITH ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TX
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+201 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
21.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,427
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,274
Average weekly wage
$804
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
151

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

How it compares

Mars hillState medianUS median
Median home value$424,973$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$424,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market194 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,898/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,427$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 Mars hill, NC?
$424,973.
What is the median sale price in Mars hill, NC?
$424,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mars hill, NC?
Median days on market: 194 days.
What is typical rent in Mars hill, NC?
Typical rent: $1,898/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mars hill, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, lightning.
Is Mars hill, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Mars hill, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mars hill, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mars hill, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mars hill, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mars hill, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mars hill, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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