Candler, NC 28715 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Candler, NC—28715

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$420,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,000

32.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

52.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.5%

Median Rent

$1,800

18.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

89.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,580

8.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,100

14.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Candler, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Candler, NC is $420,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Candler, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$420,000	-3.6%
Single Family	$427,000	-3.4%
Condos	$260,000	-4.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Candler, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Candler, NC is $1,910, with a year-over-year rent change of -18.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Candler, NC is studios: $360, 1-bedrooms: $1,440, 2-bedrooms: $1,540, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $3,350. The most common rental property sizes in Candler, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 50.1% and 33.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,910
Studio Rent	$360	$360
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,440
2 Bed Rent	$1,580	$1,540
3 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,350

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.0%

1 Bedroom

3.5%

2 Bedrooms

50.1%

3 Bedrooms

33.8%

4 Bedrooms

6.6%

5+ Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Candler, NC

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Candler, NC is 56. This is a increase of 52.0% 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 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$535,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	153	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	20.0%
Days on Market	56	52.0%

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Demographics — Candler, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Candler, NC has a population of 28,800, which has increased by 9.3% over the past 5 years. Candler, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	28,800	9.3%
% Under 18	21.6%	0.9%
% Seniors	20.1%	9.8%
% WFH	11.0%	64.2%
% w/ College Degree	31.5%	6.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Candler, NC is a predominantly white area, with 87.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Candler, NC is hispanic, making up 8.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.2% of the population in Candler, NC, and this percentage has increased by 31.9% 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	87.0%	-1.7%
% Black	0.5%	-61.5%
% Hispanic	8.0%	1.3%
% Asian	0.5%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	6.2%	31.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Candler, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 545 mortgage originations in Candler, NC, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Candler, NC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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	545
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Candler, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Candler, NC under the Section 8 program is 5.4%. 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 Candler, NC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	196
Total Units Section 8	196
% Rentals under Section 8	5.4%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$1,400	$1,350
2 Bedroom	-$60	$1,580	$1,520
3 Bedroom	-$150	$2,100	$1,950
4 Bedroom	-$630	$3,200	$2,570

Candler, NC—28715

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Candler, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Candler, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Candler, NC

Demographics — Candler, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Candler, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Candler, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Candler, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Candler, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.6
Median Home Price	$420,000
Median Household Income	$71,000

Candler, NC—28715

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Candler, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Candler, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Candler, NC

Demographics — Candler, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Candler, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Candler, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Candler, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Candler, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Asheville, NC

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Leicester, NC

Canton, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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