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Pilot Mountain, NC—27041

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$254,000
0.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,300
63.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
62
87.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.3%
Median Rent
$920
3.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$900
44.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,000
11.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,500
53.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Pilot Mountain, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Pilot Mountain, NC is $254,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Pilot Mountain, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$254,0000.6%
Single Family $257,0001.2%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$195,000-0.5%
    3 Bed
    		$264,0000.4%
    4 Bed
    		$385,0001.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    3.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.6%

    Rental Trends — Pilot Mountain, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Pilot Mountain, NC is $1,020, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Pilot Mountain, NC is studios: $575, 1-bedrooms: $900, 2-bedrooms: $978, 3-bedrooms: $1,500. The most common rental property sizes in Pilot Mountain, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.2% and 41.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$920$1,020
    Studio Rent $575$575
    1 Bed Rent $900$900
    2 Bed Rent $1,000$978
    3 Bed Rent $1,500$1,500
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    8.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    48.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Property Listings — Pilot Mountain, NC

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Pilot Mountain, NC is 86. This is a increase of 105.0% 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 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$317,000-18.0%
    Listing Count
    		2338.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%38.0%
    Days on Market
    		6287.0%
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    Demographics — Pilot Mountain, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pilot Mountain, NC has a population of 7,510, which has decreased by -5.5% over the past 5 years. Pilot Mountain, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		7,510-5.5%
    % Under 18
    		18.5%-14.0%
    % Seniors
    		20.6%3.5%
    % WFH
    		9.1%111.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		23.4%12.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pilot Mountain, NC is a predominantly white area, with 90.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Pilot Mountain, NC is black, making up 4.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Pilot Mountain, NC, and this percentage has increased by 37.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		90.8%1.1%
    % Black
    		4.7%123.8%
    % Hispanic
    		2.1%-62.5%
    % Asian
    		0.4%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.8%37.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Pilot Mountain, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 225 mortgage originations in Pilot Mountain, NC, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Pilot Mountain, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		225
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Pilot Mountain, NC

    Pilot Mountain, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		17
    Total Units Section 8
    		13
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$50$900$850
    2 Bedroom$0$1,000$1,000
    3 Bedroom-$190$1,500$1,310
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,510

    Affordability — Pilot Mountain, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$254,000
    Median Household Income$68,300

    Pilot Mountain, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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