Brunswick County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Brunswick County, North Carolina, the median home value is $349,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,351. This places Brunswick County at #416 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,034
- Establishments: 4,436
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,454
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 69,901 (avg $90,010)
- Outflow: 61,083 (avg $86,798)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Brunswick County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28468 | 288.7 | +15.36% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28469 | 322.6 | +12.06% | 2025 |
| 3 | 28465 | 438.7 | +3.28% | 2025 |
| 4 | 28470 | 215.5 | -4.78% | 2025 |
| 5 | 28462 | 316.7 | -0.02% | 2025 |
| 6 | 28467 | 207.3 | -4.23% | 2025 |
| 7 | 28451 | 252.5 | +2.07% | 2025 |
| 8 | 28461 | 269.3 | +3.27% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brunswick County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $349,800 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,351 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.6% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brunswick County is 48.7% above the North Carolina state average and 53.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,351/month is 38.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brunswick County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.6%, compared to 71.8% in North Carolina and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | North Dakota | $349,600 | $1,284 |
| Yellowstone County | Montana | $349,500 | $1,131 |
| Warren County | Ohio | $349,400 | $1,361 |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | $349,300 | $1,627 |
| Hall County | Georgia | $350,400 | $1,341 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | $351,400 | $1,187 | 75.0% |
| Moore County | $351,400 | $1,254 | 76.4% |
| Cabarrus County | $354,800 | $1,414 | 71.2% |
| Watauga County | $358,900 | $1,127 | 62.1% |
| Camden County | $337,100 | $1,232 | 82.1% |
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).