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Sneads Ferry, NC—28460

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$405,000
1.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$86,200
42.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
71
13.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.0%
Median Rent
$2,000
0.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,100
4.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,600
20.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,000
2.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sneads Ferry, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Sneads Ferry, NC is $405,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Sneads Ferry, NC are increasing. 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$405,0001.1%
Single Family $417,0001.2%
Condos $318,0000.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $198,000
    -2.0%
    2 Bed
    		$344,0000.3%
    3 Bed
    		$376,0001.1%
    4 Bed
    		$468,0001.3%
    5 Bed $885,7911.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    8.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    21.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.7%

    Rental Trends — Sneads Ferry, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sneads Ferry, NC is $2,090, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sneads Ferry, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,280, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,040, 4-bedrooms: $2,380. The most common rental property sizes in Sneads Ferry, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 35.4% and 31.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,000$2,090
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,100$1,280
    2 Bed Rent $1,600$1,840
    3 Bed Rent $2,000$2,040
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,380
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    23.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.7%

    Property Listings — Sneads Ferry, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sneads Ferry, NC is 71. This is a decrease of -13.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$470,0008.0%
    Listing Count
    		4610.0%
    Listings as % of Homes3.2%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		71-13.0%
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    Demographics — Sneads Ferry, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sneads Ferry, NC has a population of 13,400, which has increased by 27.8% over the past 5 years. Sneads Ferry, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 38.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,40027.8%
    % Under 18
    		21.0%7.7%
    % Seniors
    		11.6%-22.7%
    % WFH
    		15.7%115.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		38.0%1.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sneads Ferry, NC is a predominantly white area, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sneads Ferry, NC is hispanic, making up 9.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.9% of the population in Sneads Ferry, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 23.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		78.9%-3.0%
    % Black
    		2.5%13.6%
    % Hispanic
    		9.0%-15.1%
    % Asian
    		1.3%-50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.9%-23.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Sneads Ferry, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 550 mortgage originations in Sneads Ferry, NC, of which 58.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sneads Ferry, NC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		550
    % Conventional Loans
    		58.0%
    % Government Loans
    		42.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		19.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Sneads Ferry, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sneads Ferry, NC under the Section 8 program is 0.8%. 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. 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Sneads Ferry, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		15
    Total Units Section 8
    		15
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$30$1,100$1,130
    2 Bedroom-$200$1,600$1,400
    3 Bedroom-$30$2,000$1,970
    4 Bedroom$70$2,300$2,370

    Affordability — Sneads Ferry, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.5
    Median Home Price$405,000
    Median Household Income$86,200

    Sneads Ferry, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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