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Watauga, North Carolina

FIPS 37189

Juniper

Watauga is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$358,900

Higher than 88% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

76.5

Higher than 65% of U.S. counties

The basics

Total Population

55,123

Median Age

31.4

Population Density

176.43

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: tornado.

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 →