Franklin County, North Carolina
Louisburg Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Franklin County and a small college town on the Tar River, home to Louisburg College and about 29 miles northeast of Raleigh.
Living in Louisburg
Hosted the International Whistlers Convention, the world's first whistling convention, from 1980 to 2013. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $31,827 median household
EducationAbout 20.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyFranklin County
Homes in Louisburg
Single-family detached homesRoughly 59.8% of the housing stock
Median home valueAbout $217,400
- About 32.3% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a sizable student and rental population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Louisburg home
Louisburg College
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The oldest two-year coeducational college in the United States, a private Methodist-affiliated junior college
Louisburg Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
National Register district of 206 contributing buildings within the original 1779 town plan
Riverbend Park
Source: townoflouisburg.org
Riverside park on the Tar River near downtown with fishing and canoe access, a playground, and a picnic shelter
Joyner Park
Source: townoflouisburg.org
32-acre park with paved and natural walking trails, a soccer field, playground, and picnic shelters