Pasquotank County
NC · Pop. 40,830 · Mixed County
Pasquotank County sits in North Carolina across 227 square miles, home to 40,830 people at 179.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $223,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.69% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F and average winter lows of 33°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.69% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 4.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Pasquotank County, NC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 73/100
- Median home price
- $223k
- Property tax
- 0.69%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.5"
- Broadband
- 95.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, 4.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Pasquotank County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pasquotank County?
- Pasquotank County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F, and average winter lows of 33°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $223,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.69%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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