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Pikeville, NC

Pikeville, NC.

Population: 13,729 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pikeville, NC is $247,770 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $304,450 after a median 115 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,770

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,770
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+85.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$250,717
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
$304,450
Median list price
$312,400
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,200/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Charles B Aycock High, Northeast Elementary, Northwest Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.7 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,111
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,112

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Wayne Executive Jetport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, WILSON MEDICAL CENTER, CHERRY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+115 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,221
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,331
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
481

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

How it compares

PikevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$247,770$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$304,450$330,000$325,000
Median days on market115 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,221$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 Pikeville, NC?
$247,770.
What is the median sale price in Pikeville, NC?
$304,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Pikeville, NC?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Pikeville, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,350/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pikeville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought.
Is Pikeville, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Pikeville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pikeville, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pikeville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pikeville, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pikeville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pikeville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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