McDowell, Sugar Grove, NC
McDowell — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for McDowell, Sugar Grove, 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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McDowell Neighborhood Overview
Overview
McDowell is a quiet, residential neighborhood within the town of Sugar Grove, West Virginia. It offers a peaceful, rural Appalachian lifestyle with a strong sense of community and easy access to surrounding natural beauty.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood primarily features single-family homes, often on larger, wooded lots. With a median home value of $187,500, McDowell represents an affordable and attractive option for homeownership in the region.
Schools & Education
Residents are served by the Pendleton County Schools district. Students typically attend Sugar Grove Elementary School and later Pendleton County Middle/High School, which are known for their close-knit educational environments.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor activities are a major draw, with the George Washington National Forest and Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area nearby. Locals enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, and exploring the scenic mountains.
Local Dining & Shopping
Daily needs are met at small local grocers and shops in Sugar Grove. For more variety, residents often take a short drive to nearby towns like Franklin or Petersburg for restaurants and larger stores.
Who Lives Here
The neighborhood is home to a mix of multi-generational families, professionals, and retirees. With a median household income of $49,063, it is a working-class and middle-income community rooted in the region.
McDowell Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $188K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $49K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 24458 |
Top Real Estate Agents in McDowell, Sugar Grove
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for McDowell
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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