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  4. /Wilkesboro, NC - 28697

Wilkesboro, NC—28697

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$277,000
4.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$55,200
18.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
96
85.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.9%
Median Rent
$1,200
6.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,100
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,200
10.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,300
31.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wilkesboro, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Wilkesboro, NC is $277,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Wilkesboro, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$277,0004.2%
Single Family $277,0004.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$191,0003.2%
    3 Bed
    		$301,0003.4%
    4 Bed
    		$427,0003.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    3.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.6%

    Rental Trends — Wilkesboro, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wilkesboro, NC is $1,480, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wilkesboro, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,100, 2-bedrooms: $1,250, 3-bedrooms: $2,300. The most common rental property sizes in Wilkesboro, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 53.9% and 25.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,200$1,480
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,100$1,100
    2 Bed Rent $1,200$1,250
    3 Bed Rent $2,300$2,300
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.8%
    1 Bedroom
    10.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    53.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.5%

    Property Listings — Wilkesboro, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wilkesboro, NC is 96. This is a increase of 85.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$492,00023.0%
    Listing Count
    		4716.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%16.0%
    Days on Market
    		9685.0%
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    Demographics — Wilkesboro, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilkesboro, NC has a population of 13,400, which has decreased by -1.7% over the past 5 years. Wilkesboro, NC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,400-1.7%
    % Under 18
    		22.6%12.4%
    % Seniors
    		21.7%-5.7%
    % WFH
    		5.1%82.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		23.5%-2.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilkesboro, NC is a predominantly white area, with 83.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wilkesboro, NC is hispanic, making up 9.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Wilkesboro, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 30.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		83.0%-3.2%
    % Black
    		5.5%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		9.7%94.0%
    % Asian
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.2%-30.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wilkesboro, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 222 mortgage originations in Wilkesboro, NC, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wilkesboro, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% 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
    		222
    % Conventional Loans
    		83.0%
    % Government Loans
    		17.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wilkesboro, NC

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		285
    Total Units Section 8
    		285
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		87.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$290$1,100$810
    2 Bedroom-$270$1,200$930
    3 Bedroom-$1,060$2,300$1,240
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,390

    Affordability — Wilkesboro, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
    Median Home Price$277,000
    Median Household Income$55,200

    Wilkesboro, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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