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Otto, NC

Otto, NC.

Population: 2,688 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,492
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.8%
10-year appreciation
+119.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$310,723
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
72.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
342

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Heaven's Landing Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (29 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
+269 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,119
Households with broadband internet
40.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,643
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
218

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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