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Almond, NC

Almond, NC.

Population: 588 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,085
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.2%
10-year appreciation
+121.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$281,770
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
267

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (13 mi)
Nearest airport
Sossamon Field (Unused) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,316
Households with broadband internet
41.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,045
Average weekly wage
$700
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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