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Safest Neighborhoods in North Carolina

  • Fearrington Village

    Fearrington Village

    Fearrington Village, NC, 10 miles south of Chapel Hill, offers a resort-style center with a 5-star hotel and fine dining. The master-planned community has highly rated schools and lower crime risk than the national average.

    • Average Value

      $579K

    • List Price

      $359K - $1.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      9 Listings

    Fearrington Village
  • Cedar Mountain

    Cedar Mountain

    Known as the gateway to DuPont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain is a small community near some of Western North Carolina’s most popular recreation areas. “When I was a kid, Cedar Mountain was more rural with a few rental mountain cabins, and now it’s definitely changed a lot, but in a good way,” says Susan Campbell, a Realtor and broker

    • Average Value

      $563K

    • List Price

      $196K - $1.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Cedar Mountain
  • Lake Hickory

    Lake Hickory

    Lake Hickory is a “sweet spot” between crowded, more developed lakes, such as Lake Norman near Charlotte, and the remote lakes in the nearby mountains that may restrict boating, says Hope Rogers, a Hickory-based broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. People living alongside this 4,200-acre lake can engage in a variety of

    • Average Value

      $520K

    • List Price

      $230K - $2.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      89 Listings

    Lake Hickory
  • Tuckasegee

    Tuckasegee

    Tuckasegee, a community in North Carolina, has a few spelling variations, but most agree that the term comes from a Cherokee word meaning "place of the turtle." The verdant area sits within the Blue Ridge Mountains, with an elevation of around 2,100 feet. The Tuckasegee River, known locally as the "Tuck," winds through the community. The area

    • Average Value

      $516K

    • List Price

      $253K - $2.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      36 Listings

    Tuckasegee
  • Stella

    Stella

    Jacksonville is home to the Marine base Camp Lejeune, and Swansboro and Emerald Isle fill with summer visitors every year. So when people want to live close to the action but still have room to breathe, they settle in the rustic Stella community, which has areas in Onslow and Carteret Counties. “It's like country living near the beach because it’s

    • Average Value

      $452K

    • List Price

      $300K - $1.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      18 Listings

    Stella
  • South Hickory

    South Hickory

    Bakers Mountain rises from the terrain of South Hickory, and its peak is visible throughout the community just outside of Hickory, North Carolina. The mountain’s forested ridges match much of the landscape of South Hickory, a blend of subdivisions, woods and farmland. South Hickory residents live in a community that’s increasingly popular with

    • Average Value

      $392K

    • List Price

      $161K - $1.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      20 Listings

    South Hickory
  • Blounts Creek

    Blounts Creek

    Stretches of country roads go for miles in Blounts Creek, located in an area often called the Inner Banks of North Carolina. The occasional home along a gravel driveway reveals signs of civilization, but this unincorporated community feels largely secluded. “The community wants it to be rural, and they want to be out of the way of everything,”

    • Average Value

      $385K

    • List Price

      $59K - $2.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Blounts Creek
  • Burke Mountains

    Burke Mountains

    Fraser firs and red spruces outnumber residents in Burke Mountains, a small community in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Homebuyers are drawn to the quiet High Country location, close to trails and other outdoor attractions. “The neighborhood attracts a lot of hikers, trout fisherman, climbers and people who love the outdoors,” says

    • Average Value

      $380K

    • List Price

      $36K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      12 Listings

    Burke Mountains
  • Otto

    Otto

    The rural Otto is a small community settled in the Great Smoky Mountains. "We are just a little 'burg. We have a post office, and that's about it. If you blink, you probably wouldn't know you went through us," says Suzanne Mandler, Vice President of the Otto Community Development Organization. "It's a really nice place to be. Neighbors know

    • Average Value

      $366K

    • List Price

      $146K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      11 Listings

    Otto
  • Union Mills

    Union Mills

    Among the mountains of western North Carolina is the small community of Union Mills. It's an area that offers "Clean, quiet living," according to Realtor Dan Hoffman, owner of Lake Lure Land. "We also have some of the best well water in the state." While many people think of this area as a vacation spot, and it is, there are also plenty of

    • Average Value

      $362K

    • List Price

      $120K - $1.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      17 Listings

    Union Mills
  • Linden

    Linden

    Linden, NC offers rural living near Fort Bragg with diverse homes on spacious lots. Residents enjoy Little River Community Park and Cape Fear River access. The area has lower crime risk than the national average.

    • Average Value

      $326K

    • List Price

      $255K - $650K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      29 Listings

    Linden
  • Warne

    Warne

    Warne is a small community in the extreme southwest corner of North Carolina, resting along the state’s border with Georgia. The area’s relative isolation and Appalachian location draw residents, with the mountains providing recreation opportunities. “There are miles of hiking and biking trails within the county,” says Ed Reams, the owner and

    • Average Value

      $325K

    • List Price

      $191K - $1.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      14 Listings

    Warne
  • Hubert

    Hubert

    Hubert’s sandy shoreline often features stunning waterfront sunrises along the Atlantic coast, about 8 miles from Swansboro. The neighborhood is predominantly residential with many natural access points, from creeks fed by the ocean to forested terrain and a beachfront. “It’s a little town along this chain of towns that we call the ‘Crystal

    • Average Value

      $304K

    • List Price

      $190K - $878K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      171 Listings

    Hubert
  • Maple Hill

    Maple Hill

    Outside Jacksonville city limits, Maple Hill offers a rural area with generational farms near the Camp Lejeune Marine base and Topsail Beach. While some families have been in the area since Maple Hill was settled, many residents come and go as part of their military service at Camp Lejeune. Jacksonville can be loud and busy. Maple Hill offers a

    • Average Value

      $286K

    • List Price

      $242K - $523K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      6 Listings

    Maple Hill
  • Cedar Creek

    Cedar Creek

    Set on the outskirts of Fayetteville in Cumberland County, Cedar Creek is a semi-rural community with little else but spacious ranch-style homes on large lots. Cedar Creek is about 10 miles from downtown Fayettville, home to a variety of historical sites and museums, as well as extensive shopping, dining and other activities. One of the largest

    • Average Value

      $263K

    • List Price

      $149K - $649K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      88 Listings

    Cedar Creek
  • Ernul

    Ernul

    Ernul, a quiet farming community, has an out-of-the-way feel in rural Craven County. Some residential properties have fruit trees, horse stables and barns. A railroad and the main highway stretch through the community; the road connects locals to nearby towns and cities in the county. "It's a nice, small town. We are right off [Highway] 17. So,

    • Average Value

      $259K

    • List Price

      $179K - $924K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Ernul
  • Beaver Dam

    Beaver Dam

    Beaver Dam is a rural corner of Cumberland County, full of two-lane roads bordered by fields, ranch-style homes and dense patches of trees. Lisa Blauser is a lifelong resident who says the rural area may not be booming with new people moving in, but the community welcomes anyone who decides to call Beaver Dam home. “Our community is very rural and

    • Average Value

      $259K

    • List Price

      $59K - $383K

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      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Beaver Dam
  • Black River

    Black River

    The Black River flows through the northeastern corner of this rural township, giving it a rather fitting name. Just over 2,000 people live in Black River, a quiet community where farmland and forests surround the independent towns of Godwin and Falcon. It offers a slower pace of life near Interstate 95, which passes through town and connects

    • Average Value

      $257K

    • List Price

      $194K - $507K

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      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Black River
  • Willard

    Willard

    Willard is a patchwork of farmland, forests, country roads and crossroad villages in rural Pender County. Life moves slower this far from cities like Wilmington and Raleigh. While many new and generational residents come to Willard seeking privacy, they end up meeting one another at historic community centers and in flourishing recreation areas

    • Average Value

      $251K

    • List Price

      $126K - $887K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Willard
  • Carolina Meadows

    Carolina Meadows

    Carolina Meadows is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community known for its active, upscale vibe and lengthy list of amenities. It comprises nearly 500 independent and assisted living units, as well as memory care and skilled nursing facilities. “We’re a little in the center of things. We’re in Chatham County, but with a Chapel Hill

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      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Carolina Meadows
  • Cashiers

    Cashiers

    Cashiers, NC is a scenic mountain town known for outdoor recreation. Visitors enjoy hiking Whiteside Mountain, exploring Silver Run Falls, and activities on Lake Glenville. The small downtown features local shops and eateries.

    • Average Value

      $1.70M

    • List Price

      $427K - $11.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      70 Listings

    Cashiers
  • Linville

    Linville

    Among the Blue Ridge Mountains, the resort community of Linville has upscale living with private golf courses and sweeping views. And although Linville has its own facilities, it's just minutes from several of western North Carolina's main attractions, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort, making the area

    • Average Value

      $1.68M

    • List Price

      $50K - $13.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      36 Listings

    Linville
  • Highlands

    Highlands

    Highlands, NC, is a scenic mountain town with year-round appeal. It offers outdoor recreation at Whiteside Mountain and Nantahala National Forest. Main Street features boutiques and restaurants. The area has low crime risk.

    • Average Value

      $1.36M

    • List Price

      $426K - $7.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      182 Listings

    Highlands
  • Marvin

    Marvin

    Bordering the South Carolina state line, the affluent community of Marvin sits about 20 miles south of Charlotte. The highly rated Union County Schools and luxurious, spacious homes appeal to buyers searching for an upscale Charlotte suburb. Marvin is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Charlotte with a median income that’s one of the highest in the

    • Average Value

      $1.23M

    • List Price

      $701K - $3.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      63 Listings

    Marvin
  • Bloomsbury

    Bloomsbury

    • Average Value

      $1.21M

    • List Price

      $775K - $2.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Bloomsbury

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