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Valdese, North Carolina · ZIP 28690

Valdese — ZIP 28690

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Valdese (28690) scores 70/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $253K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100
Avg math proficiency68%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$253K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$253K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

778

Violent Crime

119

Property Crime

659

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Burke County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Draughn High School09–12661
87%
62%
Heritage Middle06–08475
63%
61%
Valdese ElementaryPK–05530
53%
54%
Burke Virtual AcademyKG–12No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

9,294

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

51.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28690 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28690 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28690 is approximately $253K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28690 in Valdese has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.