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Purlear, NC

Purlear, NC.

Population: 2,483 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Purlear, NC is $289,657 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,885 after a median 117 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,657

Typical home value

+7.7%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$289,657
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$289,657
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$389,885
Median list price
$469,200
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
-10.1%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+4.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$864/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$875/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (14.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 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
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,242
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (60 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+124 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
19.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$936
Households with broadband internet
91.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,582
Average weekly wage
$1,010
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
152

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

How it compares

PurlearState medianUS median
Typical home value$289,657$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$389,885$334,397$319,906
Median days on market117 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$936$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 typical home value in Purlear, NC?
$289,657.
What is the median sale price in Purlear, NC?
$389,885.
How long do homes take to sell in Purlear, NC?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in Purlear, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Purlear, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Purlear, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Purlear, NC. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Purlear, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Purlear, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Purlear, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Purlear, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Purlear, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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