Hays, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,355
Population
220/sq mi density
$54,063
Median Income
$31,169 per capita
$158,900
Home Value
$198,954 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$158,900
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
777
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$158,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$198,954
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.2%
Owner-Occupied
8.8%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $158,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,954 |
Rent
| 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 | 91.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 777 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |