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Vass, NC

Vass, NC.

Population: 5,936 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vass, NC is $368,445 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $413,370 after a median 104.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,044/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$368,445

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

104.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$368,445
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$369,436
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
$413,370
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
104.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,044/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss, Moore County Schools
Schools include
STARS Charter, Vass-Lakeview Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Contaminated Ground Water (11.2 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)

Annual precipitation
49.7 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,205
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,795

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Rooster Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+999 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,510
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,998
Average weekly wage
$1,008
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
798

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

How it compares

VassState medianUS median
Median home value$368,445$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$413,370$330,000$325,000
Median days on market105 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,044/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,510$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 Vass, NC?
$368,445.
What is the median sale price in Vass, NC?
$413,370.
How long do homes take to sell in Vass, NC?
Median days on market: 104.5 days.
What is typical rent in Vass, NC?
Typical rent: $2,044/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vass, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Vass, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Vass, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vass, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vass, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vass, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vass, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Vass, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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