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Nebo, NC

Nebo, NC.

Population: 8,150 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nebo, NC is $380,529 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,000 after a median 102 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 icestorm, drought, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$380,529

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$380,529
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$385,055
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
$344,000
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
-31.6%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

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
Nebo Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.0 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,340
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (33 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Cowpens National Battlefield, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Patton Valley Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC, BROUGHTON HOSPITAL, THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+221 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
17.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$904
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
53.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,139
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

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

How it compares

NeboState medianUS median
Median home value$380,529$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$344,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$904$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 Nebo, NC?
$380,529.
What is the median sale price in Nebo, NC?
$344,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Nebo, NC?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Nebo, 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 Nebo, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Nebo, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Nebo, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nebo, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nebo, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nebo, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nebo, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Nebo, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Nebo

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