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Purlear, NC

Purlear, NC.

Population: 2,483 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Purlear, NC is $287,675 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $363,750 after a median 97 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$287,675

Median home value

+8.4%

1-year change

97

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$287,675
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$287,675
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
$363,750
Median list price
$487,450
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
+6.8%
Median days on market
97 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · 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 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)
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
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 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
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+124 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
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
15,755
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

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

How it compares

PurlearState medianUS median
Median home value$287,675$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$363,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market97 days70 days51 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 median home value in Purlear, NC?
$287,675.
What is the median sale price in Purlear, NC?
$363,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Purlear, NC?
Median days on market: 97 days.
What is typical rent in Purlear, 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 Purlear, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Purlear, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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