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Wilson, NC—27893

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$174,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$40,200
17.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
73
20.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.2%
Median Rent
$1,250
2.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
6.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,000
6.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,350
3.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Wilson, NC

27896
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wilson, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Wilson, NC is $174,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Wilson, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$174,0000.1%
Single Family $174,0000.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $54,000
    -6.9%
    2 Bed
    		$110,0000.0%
    3 Bed
    		$191,0001.1%
    4 Bed
    		$281,0000.0%
    5 Bed $336,6010.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    10.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.8%

    Rental Trends — Wilson, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wilson, NC is $1,260, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wilson, NC is studios: $1,120, 1-bedrooms: $1,110, 2-bedrooms: $1,080, 3-bedrooms: $1,470, 4-bedrooms: $1,700. The most common rental property sizes in Wilson, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 33.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,250$1,260
    Studio Rent $1,120$1,120
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,110
    2 Bed Rent $1,000$1,080
    3 Bed Rent $1,350$1,470
    4 Bed Rent $1,550$1,700
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.7%
    1 Bedroom
    17.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — Wilson, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wilson, NC is 73. This is a increase of 20.0% 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 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$249,0009.0%
    Listing Count
    		1493.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%3.0%
    Days on Market
    		7320.0%
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    Demographics — Wilson, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC has a population of 38,600, which has decreased by -1.9% over the past 5 years. Wilson, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		38,600-1.9%
    % Under 18
    		25.0%0.4%
    % Seniors
    		17.2%8.2%
    % WFH
    		6.0%200.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		14.5%-7.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC is a predominantly black area, with 54.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 6.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wilson, NC is white, making up 26.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.5% of the population in Wilson, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 13.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		26.6%-16.9%
    % Black
    		54.8%6.6%
    % Hispanic
    		15.5%18.3%
    % Asian
    		0.5%-16.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.5%-13.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wilson, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 465 mortgage originations in Wilson, NC, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wilson, NC. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		465
    % Conventional Loans
    		71.0%
    % Government Loans
    		29.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wilson, NC

    Wilson, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,684
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,002
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$400$1,200$800
    2 Bedroom$0$1,000$1,000
    3 Bedroom-$50$1,350$1,300
    4 Bedroom-$60$1,550$1,490

    Affordability — Wilson, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.2
    Median Home Price$174,000
    Median Household Income$40,200

    Wilson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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