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Edenton, NC

Edenton, NC.

Population: 12,745 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,145
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+78.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$237,145
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
21

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hurricane, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (50 mi)
Nearest airport
Lee's Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+38 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$1,708
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,033
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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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