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Olin, NC

Olin, NC.

Population: 2,501 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Olin, NC is $360,011 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,000 after a median 126 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$360,011

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

126

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$360,011
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+105.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$360,011
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
$299,000
Median list price
$355,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+94.2%
Median days on market
126 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
North Iredell High, North Iredell Middle, Agriculture and Science Early College

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FCX, Inc. (Statesville Plant) (13 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
49.9 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,861
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,190

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Raeford Rhyne Airpark (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+1,283 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,025
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,574
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,827

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

How it compares

OlinState medianUS median
Median home value$360,011$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$299,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market126 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,025$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 Olin, NC?
$360,011.
What is the median sale price in Olin, NC?
$299,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Olin, NC?
Median days on market: 126 days.
What is typical rent in Olin, 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 Olin, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Olin, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Olin, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Olin, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Olin, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Olin, NC?
3 schools (1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Olin, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Olin, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Olin

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