Riegelwood, NC28456

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$186,000
2.4% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$48,200
39.8% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
63
59.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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Property Listings — Riegelwood, NC

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Riegelwood, NC is 63. This is a increase of 59.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$272,000-5.0%
Listing Count
7320.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.2%320.0%
Days on Market
6359.0%
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Demographics — Riegelwood, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Riegelwood, NC has a population of 3,560, which has decreased by -6.2% over the past 5 years. Riegelwood, NC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.9% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
3,560-6.2%
% Under 18
12.9%-45.1%
% Seniors
17.5%8.0%
% WFH
10.9%70.3%
% w/ College Degree
12.5%34.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Riegelwood, NC is a predominantly black area, with 50.4% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Riegelwood, NC is white, making up 39.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Riegelwood, NC, and this percentage has increased by 44.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
39.6%6.5%
% Black
50.4%2.4%
% Hispanic
5.0%-55.0%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
4.9%44.1%
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Mortgage and Risk — Riegelwood, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 90 mortgage originations in Riegelwood, NC, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Riegelwood, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
90
% Conventional Loans
67.0%
% Government Loans
33.0%
% Investor Loans
1.0%
% Second Loans
2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
20.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Riegelwood, NC

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
35
Total Units Section 8
35
% Rentals under Section 8
16.7%
% Occupied Section 8
86.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$910
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,020
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,440
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,730

Affordability — Riegelwood, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
Median Home Price$186,000
Median Household Income$48,200

Riegelwood, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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