Elroy, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,507
Population
536/sq mi density
$54,375
Median Income
$26,721 per capita
$120,500
Home Value
$428,628 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
899
Violent Crime/100K
6,055 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
899 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$120,500
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,509
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$120,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$428,628
Median Sale Price
$213,500
Median List Price
$206,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.0%
Owner-Occupied
27.0%
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:
$920/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
54 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $120,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $428,628 |
| Median Sale Price | $213,500 |
| Median List Price | $206,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 54 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,509 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 40.8% |
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