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Selma, NC

Selma, NC.

Population: 21,624 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Selma, NC is $274,260 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 138.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,561/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,260

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

138.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$274,260
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+111.0%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$278,841
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
$340,000
Median list price
$489,000
Median price per sqft
$174
Median days on market
138.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,561/mo
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
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Selma Middle School, Selma Elementary, Thanksgiving Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.0%
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)

Annual precipitation
50.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,429
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,280

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Johnston Regional Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Johnston Regional Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS, HOLLY HILL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+2,511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,387
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,012
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,681

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

How it compares

SelmaState medianUS median
Median home value$274,260$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market139 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,561/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,387$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 Selma, NC?
$274,260.
What is the median sale price in Selma, NC?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Selma, NC?
Median days on market: 138.5 days.
What is typical rent in Selma, NC?
Typical rent: $1,561/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Selma, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Selma, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Selma, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Selma, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Selma, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Selma, NC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Selma, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Selma, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Selma, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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