Blended score for Louisburg'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

7.7 / 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Edward Best Elementary

4.98 mi away · Grades -1-5

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: 473
Student:teacher ratio: 13.9:1
District: Franklin County Schools

Middle

Bunn Middle

5.19 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 586
Student:teacher ratio: 16.3:1
District: Franklin County Schools

High

Bunn High

6.37 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: 844
Student:teacher ratio: 17.6:1
District: Franklin County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Louisburg's center to Downtown Raleigh.

48 min

typical drive time

42.1 mi

distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Louisburg, from Franklin County Airport.

64°F

Cloudy

Cities near Louisburg

Youngsville · 13 mi Franklinton · 13.8 mi Zebulon · 15.4 mi Wake Forest · 16.8 mi Wendell · 20.3 mi Knightdale · 22.7 mi

Louisburg real estate FAQ

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

There are currently 279 active listings in Louisburg, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Louisburg?+

The median list price for active listings in Louisburg is $249,900. Homes are spending an average of 132 days on market.

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

Median closed-sale prices in Louisburg have fallen 7.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Louisburg?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Louisburg are Lake Royale, Not in a Subdivision, Lake Royale Golf Course.

What schools serve Louisburg?+

The closest public schools to Louisburg's center are Edward Best Elementary, Bunn Middle, Bunn High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Louisburg walkable?+

Louisburg's center has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Louisburg?+

The typical drive from Louisburg's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 48 minutes (42.1 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 11 hr ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.