Richlands

Points of Interest

Huffman Vineyards

Onslow County Museum

Richlands Town Hall

Big Plus

Richlands is where you come to find land. Affordable homes sit on at least an acre. Some would consider this a refuge, but others may find it isolating.

New construction is abundant, with more homes being built daily. Your opportunity for a great big house with all the custom features can be found here at pretty affordable prices.

Neighbors wave, and cars let you merge into traffic. Be sure to make eye contact in the grocery store and be prepared for little old ladies to chat you up about your baby. Southern hospitality is alive and well in North Carolina. Embrace it!

Things to Consider

Richlands’ main industry is farming, and that’s not just for plants. Chickens and hogs are the main animals “raised” here. These massive operations produce certain odors that waft through nearby neighborhoods and intensify during the summer months. As a result, we do not recommend buying or renting “sight unsmelled.”

Richlands, and its neighborhoods, are pretty secluded. Homebodies love it, but if you need a little more “energy” you may want to consider somewhere else. Beach bums will feel completely landlocked being 45 minutes from the coast.

The climate in southeastern North Carolina is borderline tropical. Mild winters, short springs, and long, hot summers are the norm. There is little reprieve from the sweltering humidity, and the mosquitos can carry off small animals (kidding). There’s a reason everyone moves slowly in the South, and it’s more a coping mechanism for the heat than a cultural attitude – or maybe it’s both.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in Richlands is $134,900 according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The ZHV for Richlands, NC is for all homes, including smaller apartments and very large homes. There isn’t enough data available to narrow down the median rate for single-family homes.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single-family homes in Richlands is $880.

School Scoop

The public schools in Richlands are part of Onslow County Schools with an overall rating of 5, according to Greatschools.org. One of the highest rated schools is Richlands High, with a rating of 5.

According to their website, OCS works closely with Lejeune/New River school liaisons to provide support to military students. Military children make up approximately 40 percent of Onslow County School’s population.

Onslow County currently offers three public magnet school opportunities in Jacksonville: Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet School, Northwoods Elementary Magnet School, and New Bridge Middle Magnet School. They are all tuition-free, but an application is required, and acceptance is up to the school. Be aware that Northwoods and Clyde Erwin follow a year-round school schedule.

Intra/inter-district transfers are allowed for various reasons, but be mindful that they do not allow any transfers to schools that are at or over capacity.

All of the Onslow County elementary schools now have a specific instructional focus under the “Themed Elementary School” program. Examples of school themes include International Baccalaureate; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); and the Global Passport model.

Onslow County Partnership for Children operates a pre-kindergarten program through the North Carolina Pre-K program. Admission is typically income-based, but military children are exempt from income screening.

Highlighted Areas

Bradford Estates

Heart of Richlands

Indigo Ridge

Crimson Faire