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North Wilkesboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,348
Population
656/sq mi density
$39,288
Median Income
$28,956 per capita
$231,400
Home Value
$204,318 Zillow
$659
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
379
Violent Crime/100K
3,104 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,288 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$231,400 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
379 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$231,400
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$659/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,100
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$231,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$204,318
Median Sale Price
$147,000
Median List Price
$242,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.6%
Owner-Occupied
54.4%
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:
$659/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
260 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $231,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,318 |
| Median Sale Price | $147,000 |
| Median List Price | $242,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $659 |
| 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 | 260 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 10 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,100 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |