Blended score for ZIP 28097'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

0.78 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

2.03 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

11.29 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

ZIP codes near 28097

28163 (Stanfield) · 3.4 mi 28129 (Oakboro) · 5.7 mi 28107 (Midland) · 6.2 mi 28124 (Mount Pleasant) · 8.6 mi 28025 (Concord) · 11.5 mi 28001 (Albemarle) · 13.6 mi 28075 (Harrisburg) · 13.7 mi 28227 (Charlotte) · 15.3 mi

ZIP 28097 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28097 right now?+

There are currently 83 active listings in ZIP 28097, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28097?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28097 is $400,000. Homes are spending an average of 210 days on market.

Is ZIP 28097's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28097 have fallen 1.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28097?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28097 are none, Cresswind at Rocky River, Meadow Creek Village.

What schools serve ZIP 28097?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28097'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 ZIP 28097 walkable?+

ZIP 28097's center has a walkability score of 21 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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