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New Hanover, North Carolina

FIPS 37129

Juniper

New Hanover is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$387,800

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 85% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 89% of U.S. counties

The basics

Total Population

235,229

Median Age

39.9

Population Density

1,223.72

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: hurricane.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →