Laurel Park, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,391
Population
848/sq mi density
$89,107
Median Income
$57,188 per capita
$393,400
Home Value
$511,575 Zillow
$1,605
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
130
Violent Crime/100K
389 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,107 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$393,400 home value, $1,605/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$393,400
40% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.9%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,354
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$393,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$511,575
Redfin Median Sale
$480,000
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median List Price
$599,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.9%
Owner-Occupied
10.1%
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:
$1,605/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Days on Market
102 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
13.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
89.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $393,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $511,575 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $480,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $480,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $243 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,605 |
| 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 | 102 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $243 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,354 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |