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Washington, NC

Washington, NC.

Population: 24,371 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, NC is $245,149 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,184/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winterweather, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$245,149

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,149
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+95.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$246,237
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
$310,500
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+11.4%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,184/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Washington Montessori, Beaufort County Schools
Schools include
Washington Montessori, Eastern Elementary, John C Tayloe Elementary, John Small Elementary, P S Jones Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
FCX, Inc. (Washington Plant) (3.8 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
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.8 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,303
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,248

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Warren Field (OCW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,376
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,079
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$245,149$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$310,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,184/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,376$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 Washington, NC?
$245,149.
What is the median sale price in Washington, NC?
$310,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, NC?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, NC?
Typical rent: $1,184/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Washington, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Washington, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, NC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: FCX, Inc. (Washington Plant), 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve Washington, NC?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Washington, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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