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Bailey, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
504
Population
720/sq mi density
$48,929
Median Income
$22,913 per capita
$124,200
Home Value
$275,477 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
2,679 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,929 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $873/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$124,200
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$873/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
288
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$124,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$275,477
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$873/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $124,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,477 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 288 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |