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NC area data

Newland, NC

Newland, NC.

Population: 8,188 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$298,302
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.4%
10-year appreciation
+110.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$298,967
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
32

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
246

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Elk River Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+41 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$867
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
52.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,902
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
95

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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