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NC area data

Bolton, NC

Bolton, NC.

Population: 2,388 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,557
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.2%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$182,484
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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 Moderate
Top hazards
strongWind, hurricane, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Bear Pen Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+166 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$954
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,821
Average weekly wage
$828
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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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