Skip to main content

NC area data

Topton, NC

Topton, NC.

Population: 881 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$398,711
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+104.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$398,711
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.7 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+269 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Median annual property tax
$1,129
Households with broadband internet
49.2%

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents