Bladen County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Bladen County, North Carolina, the median home value is $135,100, with a median monthly rent of $773. This places Bladen County at #2434 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #86 within North Carolina.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $970
- Establishments: 607
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 97
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,950 (avg $53,301)
- Outflow: 10,460 (avg $53,123)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Bladen County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28337 | 231.1 | +8.05% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28306 | 229.4 | +0.20% | 2025 |
| 3 | 28312 | 215.9 | +8.41% | 2025 |
| 4 | 28320 | 146.8 | +9.48% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bladen County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,100 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.2% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.6 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bladen County is 42.6% below the North Carolina state average and 40.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $773/month is 20.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.6, buying a home in Bladen County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Bladen County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.2%, compared to 71.8% in North Carolina and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | Illinois | $135,100 | $780 |
| Sumner County | Kansas | $135,100 | $825 |
| Winnebago County | Iowa | $135,000 | $717 |
| Doniphan County | Kansas | $135,200 | $776 |
| Johnson County | Arkansas | $135,300 | $728 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplin County | $137,400 | $865 | 70.3% |
| Jones County | $130,300 | $747 | 79.4% |
| Richmond County | $127,800 | $724 | 65.9% |
| Washington County | $125,900 | $743 | 68.0% |
| Edgecombe County | $125,100 | $858 | 60.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).