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Rolesville, NC—27571

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$503,000
2.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$129,000
15.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
46
25.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$2,150
11.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,150
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,670
81.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,950
12.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Rolesville, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Rolesville, NC is $503,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.6%. This indicates that home prices in Rolesville, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$503,000-2.6%
Single Family $503,000-2.5%
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
    N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    $374,000-4.6%
    4 Bed
    $519,000-2.1%
    5 Bed $590,816-2.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    5.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    38.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    24.7%

    Rental Trends — Rolesville, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rolesville, NC is $2,350, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rolesville, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,150, 2-bedrooms: $1,590, 3-bedrooms: $2,100, 4-bedrooms: $3,030. The most common rental property sizes in Rolesville, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 57.3% and 29.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,150$2,350
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,150$1,150
    2 Bed Rent $1,670$1,590
    3 Bed Rent $1,950$2,100
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$3,030
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    % of Rental Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    57.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.1%

    Property Listings — Rolesville, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rolesville, NC is 46. This is a decrease of -25.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    $454,0003.0%
    Listing Count
    12529.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%29.0%
    Days on Market
    46-25.0%
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    Demographics — Rolesville, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rolesville, NC has a population of 8,910, which has increased by 33.7% over the past 5 years. Rolesville, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 63.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 27.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    8,91033.7%
    % Under 18
    31.9%-8.3%
    % Seniors
    12.4%20.4%
    % WFH
    27.5%91.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    63.1%32.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rolesville, NC is a predominantly white area, with 53.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 15.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rolesville, NC is black, making up 31.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.1% of the population in Rolesville, NC, and this percentage has increased by 40.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    53.6%-15.1%
    % Black
    31.5%39.4%
    % Hispanic
    6.0%11.1%
    % Asian
    1.8%-43.8%
    % Foreign Born
    10.1%40.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Rolesville, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 225 mortgage originations in Rolesville, NC, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rolesville, 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
    85.0%
    % Government Loans
    15.0%
    % Investor Loans
    0.0%
    % Second Loans
    2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Rolesville, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Rolesville, NC under the Section 8 program is 12.9%. 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. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Rolesville, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    36
    Total Units Section 8
    36
    % Rentals under Section 8
    12.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$170$1,150$1,320
    2 Bedroom-$180$1,670$1,490
    3 Bedroom-$110$1,950$1,840
    4 Bedroom-$560$3,000$2,440

    Affordability — Rolesville, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4
    Median Home Price$503,000
    Median Household Income$129,000

    Rolesville, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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