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Spring hope, NC

Spring hope, NC.

Population: 8,358 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Spring hope, NC is $256,292 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,000 after a median 74 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,292

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$256,292
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+112.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$256,292
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
$377,000
Median list price
$354,950
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+27.8%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Southern Nash Middle, Spring Hope Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
V12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,990
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,990

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Spring Paths Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+369 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
33.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,091
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
53.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,017
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

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

How it compares

Spring hopeState medianUS median
Median home value$256,292$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$377,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,091$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 Spring hope, NC?
$256,292.
What is the median sale price in Spring hope, NC?
$377,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring hope, NC?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Spring hope, 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 Spring hope, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, drought, hail, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Spring hope, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone V12.
What is the wildfire risk in Spring hope, 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 Spring hope, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spring hope, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Spring hope, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Spring hope, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Spring hope, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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