Dobson, NC 27017 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dobson, NC—27017

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$241,000

2.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$57,100

38.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

2.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.9%

Median Rent

$580

64.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$580

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$850

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Dobson, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dobson, NC is $241,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Dobson, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$241,000	2.2%
Single Family	$240,000	2.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dobson, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dobson, NC is $715, with a year-over-year rent change of -64.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dobson, NC is 1-bedrooms: $580, 2-bedrooms: $850. The most common rental property sizes in Dobson, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 34.4% and 26.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$580	$715
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$580	$580
2 Bed Rent	$850	$850
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.8%

1 Bedroom

15.6%

2 Bedrooms

34.4%

3 Bedrooms

26.6%

4 Bedrooms

18.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.8%

Property Listings — Dobson, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dobson, NC is 70. This is a increase of 30.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 52.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$312,000	17.0%
Listing Count	18	70.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	70.0%
Days on Market	74	-2.0%

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Demographics — Dobson, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dobson, NC has a population of 9,590, which has increased by 3.9% over the past 5 years. Dobson, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,590	3.9%
% Under 18	25.0%	-6.4%
% Seniors	13.6%	-11.1%
% WFH	4.7%	422.2%
% w/ College Degree	15.8%	-11.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dobson, NC is a predominantly white area, with 69.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dobson, NC is hispanic, making up 26.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.8% of the population in Dobson, NC, and this percentage has increased by 14.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	69.1%	-8.1%
% Black	3.2%	18.5%
% Hispanic	26.3%	30.8%
% Asian	0.7%	-46.2%
% Foreign Born	10.8%	14.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dobson, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 130 mortgage originations in Dobson, NC, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dobson, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	130
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dobson, NC

Dobson, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	53
Total Units Section 8	50
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$170	$580	$750
2 Bedroom	$130	$850	$980
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,180
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,570

Dobson, NC—27017

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dobson, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dobson, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dobson, NC

Demographics — Dobson, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dobson, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dobson, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dobson, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dobson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$241,000
Median Household Income	$57,100

Dobson, NC—27017

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dobson, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dobson, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dobson, NC

Demographics — Dobson, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dobson, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dobson, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dobson, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dobson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Elkin, NC

Elkin, NC

Thurmond, NC

Lowgap, NC

Jonesville, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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