Fountain, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
317 Population 345/sq mi density
$120,600 Home Value $165,611 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$120,600
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
25% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
194
Median year built: 1962

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$120,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$165,611
Redfin Median Sale
$177,500
Median Sale Price
$177,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

49.0%
Owner-Occupied
51.0%
Renter-Occupied
49%
51%
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: $718/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$177,500
Median Days on Market
55 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$147

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
49.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$120,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$165,611
Redfin Median Sale$177,500
Median Sale Price$177,500
Price Per Sq Ft$147

Rent

Census Median Rent$718
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 Market55
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold1
Price Per Sq Ft$147

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied49.0%
Renter-Occupied51.0%
Homeownership Rate49.0%
Total Housing Units194
Median Year Built1962
Rent Burden51.0%