Jackson Heights, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,002
Population
691/sq mi density
$36,975
Median Income
$22,659 per capita
$132,300
Home Value
$143,719 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,807
Violent Crime/100K
6,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,975 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,807 violent crimes/100K (376% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$132,300
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
559
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$132,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$143,719
Median Sale Price
$799,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
23.8%
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
Census median rent:
$742/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
238 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
$161
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $132,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $143,719 |
| Median Sale Price | $799,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 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 | 238 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 559 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
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