Blended score for Elm City's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

6.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Frederick Douglass Elementary

0.87 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 356
Student:teacher ratio: 16.2:1
District: Wilson County Schools

Middle

Elm City Middle

0.22 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 421
Student:teacher ratio: 19.1:1
District: Wilson County Schools

High

Fike High

5.42 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,030
Student:teacher ratio: 17.5:1
District: Wilson County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Elm City, from Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport.

46°F

Clear

ZIP codes in Elm City

27822 · 56 for sale

Elm City real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Elm City right now?+

There are currently 56 active listings in Elm City, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Elm City?+

The median list price for active listings in Elm City is $270,000. Homes are spending an average of 218 days on market.

Is Elm City's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Elm City have fallen 1.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Elm City?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Elm City are Not In Subdivision, Not in a Subdivision, Other.

What schools serve Elm City?+

The closest public schools to Elm City's center are Frederick Douglass Elementary, Elm City Middle, Fike High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Elm City walkable?+

Elm City's center has a walkability score of 21 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS, Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.