Warrenton, NC27589

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$160,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$43,900
30.6% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
76
15.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$945
8.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$595
6.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,200
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$925
44.1% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Warrenton, NC

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Warrenton, NC is 76. This is a increase of 15.0% 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 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$270,000-3.0%
Listing Count
2431.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%31.0%
Days on Market
7615.0%
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Demographics — Warrenton, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Warrenton, NC has a population of 6,760, which has decreased by -17.1% over the past 5 years. Warrenton, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.3% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
6,760-17.1%
% Under 18
21.6%-4.8%
% Seniors
23.5%18.1%
% WFH
6.3%23.5%
% w/ College Degree
16.2%14.1%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Warrenton, NC is a predominantly black area, with 50.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 12.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Warrenton, NC is white, making up 26.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Warrenton, NC, and this percentage has increased by 6.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
26.6%6.0%
% Black
50.6%-12.8%
% Hispanic
7.7%8.5%
% Asian
1.4%75.0%
% Foreign Born
4.8%6.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Warrenton, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 79 mortgage originations in Warrenton, NC, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Warrenton, NC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
79
% Conventional Loans
72.0%
% Government Loans
28.0%
% Investor Loans
3.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
9.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Warrenton, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Warrenton, NC under the Section 8 program is 5.9%. 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 and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Warrenton, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
51
Total Units Section 8
44
% Rentals under Section 8
5.9%
% Occupied Section 8
68.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$725$595$1,320
2 Bedroom$290$1,200$1,490
3 Bedroom$915$925$1,840
4 Bedroom-$60$2,500$2,440

Affordability — Warrenton, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
Median Home Price$160,000
Median Household Income$43,900

Warrenton, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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