Blended score for Locust'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

6.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

5 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools1

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

Locust Elementary

0.95 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 423
Student:teacher ratio: 16.9:1
District: Stanly County Schools

Middle

West Stanly Middle School

2.27 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 550
Student:teacher ratio: 14.9:1
District: Stanly County Schools

High

Stanly Early College High

11.46 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

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

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 178
Student:teacher ratio: 22.3:1
District: Stanly County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Locust, from Albemarle, Stanly County Airport.

50°F

Clear

Cities near Locust

Albemarle · 13.8 mi Concord · 13.8 mi Mint Hill · 14.6 mi Indian Trail · 18.3 mi Kannapolis · 18.9 mi Matthews · 19.6 mi

ZIP codes in Locust

28097 · 83 for sale 28079 · 276 for sale

Locust real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Locust right now?+

There are currently 77 active listings in Locust, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Locust?+

The median list price for active listings in Locust is $420,000. Homes are spending an average of 224 days on market.

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

Median closed-sale prices in Locust have risen 0.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Locust?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Locust are none, Cresswind at Rocky River, Meadow Creek Village.

What schools serve Locust?+

The closest public schools to Locust's center are Locust Elementary, West Stanly Middle School, Stanly Early College High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Locust walkable?+

Locust'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 Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.