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Rocky point, NC

Rocky point, NC.

Population: 11,464 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rocky point, NC is $376,736 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 51 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$376,736

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$376,736
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$378,789
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
$415,000
Median list price
$447,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Rocky Point Elementary, Cape Fear Elementary, Cape Fear Middle, Heide Trask High, Pender Innovative Learning Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Horton Iron and Metal (13.2 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
64.0°F
Average high
74.5°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
62.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,254
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,981

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Stag Air Park (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER, PENDER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STRATEGIC BEHAVIORAL CENTER-LELAND
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,070 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,644
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,530
Average weekly wage
$827
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
860

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

How it compares

Rocky pointState medianUS median
Median home value$376,736$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$415,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,644$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 Rocky point, NC?
$376,736.
What is the median sale price in Rocky point, NC?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rocky point, NC?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Rocky point, 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 Rocky point, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm.
Is Rocky point, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rocky point, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rocky point, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rocky point, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rocky point, NC?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rocky point, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rocky point, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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