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Old fort, NC

Old fort, NC.

Population: 6,599 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Old fort, NC is $265,556 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,500 after a median 116.5 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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$265,556

Median home value

-3.8%

1-year change

116.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,556
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+83.7%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$280,953
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
$278,500
Median list price
$402,450
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-14.3%
Median days on market
116.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
Old Fort 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Nearest Superfund site
Chemtronics, Inc. (11.4 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)

Annual precipitation
55.1 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,337
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (15 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Shiflet Field (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE, THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+221 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
33.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,031
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
47.6%

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

Old fortState medianUS median
Median home value$265,556$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$278,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market117 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,031$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 Old fort, NC?
$265,556.
What is the median sale price in Old fort, NC?
$278,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Old fort, NC?
Median days on market: 116.5 days.
What is typical rent in Old fort, 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 Old fort, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Old fort, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Old fort, 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 Old fort, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Old fort, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Old fort, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Old fort, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Old fort, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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