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Willow Spring, NC—27592

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$409,000
1.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$94,600
39.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
60
9.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$1,850
2.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,820
0.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Willow Spring, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Willow Spring, NC is $409,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Willow Spring, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$409,000-1.4%
Single Family $408,000-1.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$326,000-1.5%
    3 Bed
    		$366,000-1.6%
    4 Bed
    		$503,000-0.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    1.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    7.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    57.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.7%

    Rental Trends — Willow Spring, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Willow Spring, NC is $1,980, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Willow Spring, NC is 3-bedrooms: $1,880, 4-bedrooms: $2,470. The most common rental property sizes in Willow Spring, NC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 58.6% and 20.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,850$1,980
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $1,820$1,880
    4 Bed Rent $2,650$2,470
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.8%
    1 Bedroom
    6.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    58.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Willow Spring, NC

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Willow Spring, NC is 47. This is a decrease of -11.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$433,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		89-5.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.1%-5.0%
    Days on Market
    		60-9.0%
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    Demographics — Willow Spring, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Willow Spring, NC has a population of 20,200, which has increased by 29.8% over the past 5 years. Willow Spring, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		20,20029.8%
    % Under 18
    		28.4%15.0%
    % Seniors
    		9.6%-14.3%
    % WFH
    		18.6%165.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		37.1%12.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Willow Spring, NC is a predominantly white area, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Willow Spring, NC is hispanic, making up 15.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.4% of the population in Willow Spring, NC, and this percentage has increased by 129.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		75.2%0.1%
    % Black
    		5.9%-55.3%
    % Hispanic
    		15.3%68.1%
    % Asian
    		1.1%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.4%129.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Willow Spring, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 615 mortgage originations in Willow Spring, NC, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Willow Spring, 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

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		615
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Willow Spring, NC

    Willow Spring, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		11
    Total Units Section 8
    		11
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,320
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,490
    3 Bedroom$20$1,820$1,840
    4 Bedroom-$210$2,650$2,440

    Affordability — Willow Spring, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.3
    Median Home Price$409,000
    Median Household Income$94,600

    Willow Spring, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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