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Old Fort, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
643
Population
527/sq mi density
$50,357
Median Income
$27,842 per capita
$121,400
Home Value
$256,966 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,357 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,400
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.1%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
434
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$256,966
Median Sale Price
$161,000
Median List Price
$224,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.1%
Owner-Occupied
47.9%
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:
$771/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
177 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
52.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,966 |
| Median Sale Price | $161,000 |
| Median List Price | $224,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 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 | 177 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 434 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |