North Carolina · Home Values · 2024
North Carolina home prices 2024 — median, average and county breakdown
According to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), the median home value in North Carolina is $288,900. Across the 100 counties measured, home values range from $94,500 in Robeson, NC to $461,300 in Wake, NC.
North Carolina median home value, 2024
Most expensive counties in North Carolina
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Wake, NC | $461,300 |
| Dare, NC | $460,400 |
| Orange, NC | $459,500 |
| Chatham, NC | $446,200 |
| Union, NC | $417,300 |
Most affordable counties in North Carolina
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Robeson, NC | $94,500 |
| Bertie, NC | $98,500 |
| Halifax, NC | $106,200 |
| Martin, NC | $109,700 |
| Northampton, NC | $114,500 |
How does North Carolina compare nationally?
North Carolina ranks #27 of 50 states. The North Carolina median of $288,900 is 4% below the national median of $299,950.
Within the Southeast region (16 states), North Carolina ranks #6 for median home value.
North Carolina has a moderate county-level price spread: Wake, NC ($461,300) is 4.9× more expensive than Robeson, NC ($94,500).
The Census also reports a median monthly rent of $1,228 and a price-to-income ratio of 4.0× for North Carolina — both from the same 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates release.
Explore North Carolina on the map
The figures above are static snapshots. The full county-level breakdown — including rent burden, price-to-income ratio, owner cost burden, and population change — is available on the interactive map.
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