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Collettsville, NC

Collettsville, NC.

Population: 424 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Collettsville, NC is $169,145 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,000 after a median 141 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,145

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

141

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,145
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$185,392
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$165,000
Median list price
$224,000
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
141 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
92.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$965/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,147/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,399/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,707/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
Schools include
Collettsville School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,430
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Lanni Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+247 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
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Households with broadband internet
22.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,479
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
501

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

How it compares

CollettsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$169,145$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$165,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market141 days70 days51 days

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 Collettsville, NC?
$169,145.
What is the median sale price in Collettsville, NC?
$165,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Collettsville, NC?
Median days on market: 141 days.
What is typical rent in Collettsville, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,147/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Collettsville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Collettsville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Collettsville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Collettsville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Collettsville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Collettsville, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Collettsville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Collettsville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Collettsville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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