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Williamston, NC

Williamston, NC.

Population: 13,262 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Williamston, NC is $133,127 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $196,750 after a median 68 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,127

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$133,127
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$142,203
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
$196,750
Median list price
$160,000
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+38.1%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
35
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,325/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,330/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
E J Hayes Elementary, Rodgers Elementary, Riverside Middle, Williamston Primary, Martin County High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
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) (18.1 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
50.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
289
Highest AQI recorded (year)
50

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Martin County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
44.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,166
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
58.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,803
Average weekly wage
$760
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Professional Services

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

How it compares

WilliamstonState medianUS median
Median home value$133,127$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$196,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,166$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 Williamston, NC?
$133,127.
What is the median sale price in Williamston, NC?
$196,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Williamston, NC?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Williamston, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Williamston, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Williamston, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Williamston, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Williamston, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Williamston, NC?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Williamston, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Williamston, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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