Graham, NC 27253 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Graham, NC—27253

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$295,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,000

38.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,370

2.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,160

4.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,370

5.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,740

3.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Graham, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Graham, NC is $295,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Graham, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$295,000	0.3%
Single Family	$296,000	0.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Graham, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Graham, NC is $1,420, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Graham, NC is studios: $448, 1-bedrooms: $1,170, 2-bedrooms: $1,330, 3-bedrooms: $1,790, 4-bedrooms: $2,180. The most common rental property sizes in Graham, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.1% and 23.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,370	$1,420
Studio Rent	$445	$448
1 Bed Rent	$1,160	$1,170
2 Bed Rent	$1,370	$1,330
3 Bed Rent	$1,740	$1,790
4 Bed Rent	$1,940	$2,180

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.3%

1 Bedroom

19.0%

2 Bedrooms

47.1%

3 Bedrooms

23.3%

4 Bedrooms

4.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.2%

Property Listings — Graham, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Graham, NC is 62. This is a increase of 14.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$386,000	0.0%
Listing Count	193	-7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	-7.0%
Days on Market	61	11.0%

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Demographics — Graham, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Graham, NC has a population of 32,700, which has increased by 7.0% over the past 5 years. Graham, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,700	7.0%
% Under 18	21.0%	-12.5%
% Seniors	17.2%	2.4%
% WFH	8.9%	217.9%
% w/ College Degree	24.3%	17.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Graham, NC is a predominantly white area, with 62.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Graham, NC is hispanic, making up 16.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.1% of the population in Graham, NC, and this percentage has increased by 34.7% 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	62.2%	-5.0%
% Black	16.2%	-5.3%
% Hispanic	16.6%	23.9%
% Asian	0.9%	28.6%
% Foreign Born	10.1%	34.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Graham, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 956 mortgage originations in Graham, NC, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Graham, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	956
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Graham, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Graham, NC under the Section 8 program is 9.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Graham, NC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	633
Total Units Section 8	456
% Rentals under Section 8	9.8%
% Occupied Section 8	84.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$1,160	$1,060
2 Bedroom	-$200	$1,370	$1,170
3 Bedroom	-$270	$1,740	$1,470
4 Bedroom	-$200	$1,940	$1,740

Graham, NC—27253

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Graham, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Graham, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Graham, NC

Demographics — Graham, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Graham, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Graham, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Graham, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Graham, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$295,000
Median Household Income	$62,000

Graham, NC—27253

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Graham, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Graham, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Graham, NC

Demographics — Graham, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Graham, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Graham, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Graham, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Graham, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Haw River, NC

Snow Camp, NC

Alamance

Burlington, NC

Efland, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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