Stanley, NC 28164 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Stanley, NC—28164

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$357,000

2.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$82,700

45.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

30.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$1,930

29.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

41.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,930

22.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Stanley, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Stanley, NC is $357,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Stanley, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$357,000	2.3%
Single Family	$356,000	2.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Stanley, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stanley, NC is $1,920, with a year-over-year rent change of 29.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stanley, NC is 2-bedrooms: $1,430, 3-bedrooms: $1,990, 4-bedrooms: $2,140. The most common rental property sizes in Stanley, NC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 49.5% and 42.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,930	$1,920
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,430
3 Bed Rent	$1,930	$1,990
4 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,140

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.7%

1 Bedroom

2.4%

2 Bedrooms

42.0%

3 Bedrooms

49.5%

4 Bedrooms

1.9%

5+ Bedrooms

3.6%

Property Listings — Stanley, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stanley, NC is 71. This is a increase of 32.0% 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 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$357,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	95	49.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	49.0%
Days on Market	73	30.0%

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Demographics — Stanley, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stanley, NC has a population of 16,000, which has increased by 5.9% over the past 5 years. Stanley, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,000	5.9%
% Under 18	22.1%	-3.9%
% Seniors	19.7%	16.6%
% WFH	16.2%	200.0%
% w/ College Degree	23.8%	10.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stanley, NC is a predominantly white area, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stanley, NC is hispanic, making up 4.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Stanley, NC, and this percentage has increased by 12.5% 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	88.3%	-0.8%
% Black	3.4%	-42.4%
% Hispanic	4.2%	75.0%
% Asian	0.8%	166.7%
% Foreign Born	2.7%	12.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Stanley, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 567 mortgage originations in Stanley, NC, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Stanley, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	567
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Stanley, NC

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	47
Total Units Section 8	47
% Rentals under Section 8	4.5%
% Occupied Section 8	85.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,180
2 Bedroom	$110	$1,200	$1,310
3 Bedroom	-$250	$1,930	$1,680
4 Bedroom	-$90	$2,100	$2,010

Stanley, NC—28164

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stanley, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stanley, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stanley, NC

Demographics — Stanley, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stanley, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stanley, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stanley, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stanley, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$357,000
Median Household Income	$82,700

Stanley, NC—28164

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stanley, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stanley, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stanley, NC

Demographics — Stanley, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stanley, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stanley, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stanley, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stanley, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Alexis, NC

Mount Holly, NC

Iron Station, NC

Denver, NC

Lowell, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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