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NC area data

Fairfield, NC

Fairfield, NC.

Population: 821 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,357
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+61.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$187,525
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 Low
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
26
Days with Good air quality
103

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Whitfield's East Airport (5 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
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$1,777
Households with broadband internet
57.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,212
Average weekly wage
$716
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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