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Wilson, NC—27896

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$280,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$67,900
6.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
54
32.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$1,520
4.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,520
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,120
17.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,750
13.9% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Wilson, NC

27893
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wilson, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Wilson, NC is $280,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Wilson, NC are flat. 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$280,000-0.8%
Single Family $281,000-1.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$179,000-0.6%
    3 Bed
    		$270,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$382,000-1.0%
    5 Bed $458,028-1.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.1%
    1 Bedroom
    4.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.8%

    Rental Trends — Wilson, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wilson, NC is $1,550, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wilson, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,520, 2-bedrooms: $1,210, 3-bedrooms: $1,670, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Wilson, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 35.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,520$1,550
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,520$1,520
    2 Bed Rent $1,120$1,210
    3 Bed Rent $1,750$1,670
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,000
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    13.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Wilson, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wilson, NC is 54. This is a decrease of -32.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$310,000-6.0%
    Listing Count
    		119-8.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-8.0%
    Days on Market
    		54-32.0%
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    Demographics — Wilson, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC has a population of 18,800, which has decreased by -9.1% over the past 5 years. Wilson, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,800-9.1%
    % Under 18
    		20.6%-10.8%
    % Seniors
    		19.8%8.2%
    % WFH
    		7.8%254.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.8%-2.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilson, NC is a predominantly white area, with 61.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wilson, NC is black, making up 23.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.1% of the population in Wilson, NC, and this percentage has increased by 42.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		61.0%1.7%
    % Black
    		23.7%-20.5%
    % Hispanic
    		9.2%43.8%
    % Asian
    		2.6%52.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.1%42.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wilson, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 478 mortgage originations in Wilson, NC, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wilson, NC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		478
    % Conventional Loans
    		82.0%
    % Government Loans
    		18.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wilson, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wilson, NC under the Section 8 program is 3.5%. 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. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wilson, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		77
    Total Units Section 8
    		72
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$610$1,520$910
    2 Bedroom$20$1,120$1,140
    3 Bedroom-$260$1,750$1,490
    4 Bedroom-$290$2,000$1,710

    Affordability — Wilson, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
    Median Home Price$280,000
    Median Household Income$67,900

    Wilson, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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