Magnolia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,109
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$40,156
Median Income
$21,391 per capita
$76,900
Home Value
$141,430 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,900
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$521/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
449
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$141,430
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.2%
Owner-Occupied
34.8%
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:
$521/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,430 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $521 |
| 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 | 65.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 449 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |