Middlesex, NC 27557 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Middlesex, NC—27557

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$261,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$65,800

52.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,400

22.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

16.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

32.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Middlesex, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Middlesex, NC is $261,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Middlesex, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$261,000	-0.7%
Single Family	$262,000	0.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Middlesex, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Middlesex, NC is $1,890, with a year-over-year rent change of 22.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Middlesex, NC is 2-bedrooms: $1,400, 3-bedrooms: $1,960. The most common rental property sizes in Middlesex, NC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 50.4% and 43.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,400	$1,890
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,960
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.1%

1 Bedroom

3.4%

2 Bedrooms

43.1%

3 Bedrooms

50.4%

4 Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Middlesex, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Middlesex, NC is 90. 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 39.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$385,000	8.0%
Listing Count	76	83.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	83.0%
Days on Market	74	18.0%

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Demographics — Middlesex, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Middlesex, NC has a population of 8,410, which has increased by 11.2% over the past 5 years. Middlesex, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,410	11.2%
% Under 18	21.1%	-27.0%
% Seniors	13.4%	-13.0%
% WFH	6.5%	333.3%
% w/ College Degree	16.0%	50.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Middlesex, NC is a predominantly white area, with 54.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 6.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Middlesex, NC is hispanic, making up 23.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.4% of the population in Middlesex, NC, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% 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	54.3%	6.7%
% Black	12.9%	-51.5%
% Hispanic	23.3%	4.5%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	10.4%	33.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Middlesex, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 355 mortgage originations in Middlesex, NC, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Middlesex, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	355
% Conventional Loans	66.0%
% Government Loans	34.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Middlesex, NC

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	10
Total Units Section 8	10
% Rentals under Section 8	2.0%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,320
2 Bedroom	$90	$1,400	$1,490
3 Bedroom	$90	$1,750	$1,840
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,440

Middlesex, NC—27557

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Middlesex, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Middlesex, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Middlesex, NC

Demographics — Middlesex, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Middlesex, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Middlesex, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Middlesex, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Middlesex, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$261,000
Median Household Income	$65,800

Middlesex, NC—27557

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Middlesex, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Middlesex, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Middlesex, NC

Demographics — Middlesex, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Middlesex, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Middlesex, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Middlesex, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Middlesex, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bailey, NC

Sims, NC

Zebulon, NC

Kenly, NC

Spring Hope, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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