Huntersville, NC 28078 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Huntersville, NC—28078

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$534,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$121,000

25.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

16.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$2,150

5.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

10.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,970

3.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,260

7.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Huntersville, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Huntersville, NC is $534,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Huntersville, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$534,000	0.5%
Single Family	$536,000	0.6%
Condos	$425,000	1.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Huntersville, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Huntersville, NC is $2,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Huntersville, NC is studios: $1,210, 1-bedrooms: $1,570, 2-bedrooms: $1,870, 3-bedrooms: $2,290, 4-bedrooms: $2,770. The most common rental property sizes in Huntersville, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.5% and 29.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,150	$2,220
Studio Rent	$1,190	$1,210
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,570
2 Bed Rent	$1,970	$1,870
3 Bed Rent	$2,260	$2,290
4 Bed Rent	$2,520	$2,770

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.2%

1 Bedroom

17.6%

2 Bedrooms

39.5%

3 Bedrooms

29.2%

4 Bedrooms

7.8%

5+ Bedrooms

3.7%

Property Listings — Huntersville, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Huntersville, NC is 61. This is a increase of 21.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$575,000	4.0%
Listing Count	381	36.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	36.0%
Days on Market	66	16.0%

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Demographics — Huntersville, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntersville, NC has a population of 69,900, which has increased by 16.3% over the past 5 years. Huntersville, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 26.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	69,900	16.3%
% Under 18	25.2%	-10.6%
% Seniors	12.4%	33.3%
% WFH	26.4%	177.9%
% w/ College Degree	55.6%	1.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntersville, NC is a predominantly white area, with 70.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Huntersville, NC is black, making up 12.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.6% of the population in Huntersville, NC, and this percentage has increased by 54.8% 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	70.4%	-7.0%
% Black	12.8%	8.5%
% Hispanic	7.3%	0.0%
% Asian	5.3%	112.0%
% Foreign Born	9.6%	54.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Huntersville, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1508 mortgage originations in Huntersville, NC, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Huntersville, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,508
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Huntersville, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Huntersville, NC under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. 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 Huntersville, NC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	99
Total Units Section 8	89
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	78.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$430	$1,600	$2,030
2 Bedroom	$280	$1,970	$2,250
3 Bedroom	$520	$2,260	$2,780
4 Bedroom	$1,000	$2,520	$3,520

Huntersville, NC—28078

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Huntersville, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Huntersville, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Huntersville, NC

Demographics — Huntersville, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Huntersville, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Huntersville, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Huntersville, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Huntersville, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Davidson, NC

University City North, Charlotte, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$534,000
Median Household Income	$121,000

Huntersville, NC—28078

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Huntersville, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Huntersville, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Huntersville, NC

Demographics — Huntersville, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Huntersville, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Huntersville, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Huntersville, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Huntersville, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cornelius, NC

Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

Beatties Ford, Charlotte, NC

Davidson, NC

University City North, Charlotte, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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