Hegira, Elizabethtown, NC
Hegira — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hegira, Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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Hegira Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Hegira is a quiet, established neighborhood in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, offering a blend of suburban comfort and small-town convenience. Its location provides easy access to Fort Knox, the Bluegrass Parkway, and downtown Etown, making it a practical choice for many residents.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features primarily single-family homes, many with spacious lots, reflecting its mid-century development. With a median home value around $90,800, Hegira represents one of the more affordable residential areas in the Elizabethtown market.
Schools & Education
Families in Hegira are served by the highly-regarded Hardin County Schools district. Students typically attend nearby Morningside Elementary, James T. Alton Middle School, and Elizabethtown High School, known for strong academic and extracurricular programs.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy proximity to the expansive Elizabethtown Sports Park and the Freeman Lake Park, which offer walking trails, sports fields, and fishing. The neighborhood's own quiet streets and sizable yards also provide ample space for outdoor family activities.
Local Dining & Shopping
Convenient shopping is found at the nearby Etown Crossing, featuring major retailers and grocery stores. A variety of local and chain restaurants line the Ring Road and Dixie Highway corridors, just minutes from the neighborhood.
Who Lives Here
The community is a mix of long-time homeowners, military families from nearby Fort Knox, and young families seeking affordability. With a median household income of approximately $40,551, it is a solidly middle-class neighborhood with a strong sense of community.
Hegira Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $91K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $607/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $41K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 42602 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hegira, Elizabethtown
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17