Economy, Hot Springs, NC
Economy — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Economy, Hot Springs, 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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Economy Neighborhood Overview
Economy is a neighborhood in Hot Springs, primarily within the 72823 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Hot Springs housing market, with a median home value of $118,400. The neighborhood is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, as 73.0% of homes are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 27.0%. Homes here typically offer around 1,400 square feet of living space on average.
The local housing costs align with the median household income of $57,270. For renters, the median gross rent is $862 per month. This balance between income, home values, and rental costs suggests Economy is a stable, working-class neighborhood where homeownership is an attainable goal for many residents, providing a foundational community within the larger Hot Springs area.
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Economy Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $118K |
| Median Gross Rent | $862/mo |
| Median Household Income | $57K |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72823 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Economy, Hot Springs
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Economy
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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 2026-06-01