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Davis, NC

Davis, NC.

Population: 261 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Davis, NC is $231,208 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $236,750 after a median 89 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,208

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,208
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$236,402
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
$236,750
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-26.0%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$976/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,277/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,607/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,132/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
59.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
230

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Jackson Private Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER, CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+470 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
79.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$870
Households with broadband internet
95.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,663
Average weekly wage
$876
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
471

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

How it compares

DavisState medianUS median
Median home value$231,208$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$236,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$870$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 Davis, NC?
$231,208.
What is the median sale price in Davis, NC?
$236,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Davis, NC?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Davis, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,277/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Davis, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Davis, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Davis, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Davis, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Davis, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Davis, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Davis, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Davis, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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