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Lake Junaluska, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,903
Population
549/sq mi density
$82,115
Median Income
$40,521 per capita
$329,600
Home Value
$437,052 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
3,418 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,115 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$329,600 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$329,600
17% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,018
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$329,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$437,052
Median Sale Price
$424,500
Median List Price
$680,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.0%
Owner-Occupied
24.0%
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:
$1,135/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
129 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $329,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,052 |
| Median Sale Price | $424,500 |
| Median List Price | $680,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $258 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,135 |
| 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 | 129 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $258 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,018 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |