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ZIP 27518

Population: 19,735 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27518 is $734,578 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $767,500 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,563/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$734,578

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$734,578
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$734,578

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$767,500
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,563/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,552/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
Schools include
Penny Road Elementary, Wake STEM Early College High School, Crossroads FLEX, SCORE Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
90
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Carolina State University (Lot 86, Farm Unit #1) (6.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.8°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,340

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Triple W Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
1.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,543
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27518State medianUS median
Typical home value$734,578—$288,527
Median sale price$767,500—$325,000
Median days on market26 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,563/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,543—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 27518?
$734,578.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27518?
$767,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27518?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27518?
Typical rent: $1,563/month.
Is ZIP 27518 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27518. 90 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27518?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27518?
4 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27518 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27518?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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