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NC area data

Candor, NC

Candor, NC.

Population: 3,456 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,877
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+103.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$150,504
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, iceStorm, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
200

Amenities

Nearest airport
Montgomery County Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+118 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$705
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,567
Average weekly wage
$909
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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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