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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Louisburg best.
About the area
Living in Louisburg, NC
Hosted the International Whistlers Convention, the world's first whistling convention, from 1980 to 2013.
The housing market
Homes in Louisburg
- About 32.3% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a sizable student and rental population.
- Roughly 59.8% of the housing stock is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $217,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Louisburg home
Louisburg College
The oldest two-year coeducational college in the United States, a private Methodist-affiliated junior college
Louisburg Historic District
National Register district of 206 contributing buildings within the original 1779 town plan
Riverbend Park
Riverside park on the Tar River near downtown with fishing and canoe access, a playground, and a picnic shelter
Joyner Park
32-acre park with paved and natural walking trails, a soccer field, playground, and picnic shelters
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.