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Terrell, NC

Terrell, NC.

Population: 1,701 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Terrell, NC is $532,182 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.04M after a median 91 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,696/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$532,182

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$532,182
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.9%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$536,762
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
$1.04M
Median list price
$947,000
Median price per sqft
$298
1-year sale-price change
+182.5%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,696/mo
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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sigmon's Septic Tank Service (8.7 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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,987
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,866

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (39 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Lake Norman Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+828 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,521
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,687
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,651

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

How it compares

TerrellState medianUS median
Median home value$532,182$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$1.04M$330,000$325,000
Median days on market91 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,696/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,521$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 Terrell, NC?
$532,182.
What is the median sale price in Terrell, NC?
$1.04M.
How long do homes take to sell in Terrell, NC?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in Terrell, NC?
Typical rent: $1,696/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Terrell, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Terrell, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Terrell, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Terrell, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Terrell, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Terrell, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Terrell, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Terrell, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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