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Vanceboro, NC

Vanceboro, NC.

Population: 7,992 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vanceboro, NC is $199,203 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,310 after a median 127 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,203

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

127

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,203
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+101.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$202,698
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
$226,310
Median list price
$302,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
127 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary, West Craven High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FCX, Inc. (Washington Plant) (17.8 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
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,981
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,903

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Boyd Field (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+556 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.8%
Median annual property tax
$804
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
55.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,974
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
288

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

How it compares

VanceboroState medianUS median
Median home value$199,203$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$226,310$330,000$325,000
Median days on market127 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$804$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 Vanceboro, NC?
$199,203.
What is the median sale price in Vanceboro, NC?
$226,310.
How long do homes take to sell in Vanceboro, NC?
Median days on market: 127 days.
What is typical rent in Vanceboro, 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 Vanceboro, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Vanceboro, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Vanceboro, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vanceboro, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vanceboro, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vanceboro, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vanceboro, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Vanceboro, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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