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NC area data

Scranton, NC

Scranton, NC.

Population: 379 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$182,613
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+81.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$182,613
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)

Annual precipitation
58.3 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 Lookout National Seashore (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Hodges Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Households with broadband internet
14.2%

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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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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