Edgecombe County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Edgecombe County, North Carolina, the median home value is $125,100, with a median monthly rent of $858. This places Edgecombe County at #2547 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #90 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: $910
- Establishments: 792
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 51
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,471 (avg $44,435)
- Outflow: 17,697 (avg $47,011)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Edgecombe County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27801 | 207.9 | -16.35% | 2025 |
| 2 | 27886 | 203.0 | +11.90% | 2025 |
| 3 | 27822 | 236.8 | +12.73% | 2025 |
| 4 | 27809 | 210.6 | — | 2024 |
| 5 | 27803 | 185.3 | +1.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Edgecombe County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $125,100 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 60.8% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.2 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Edgecombe County is 46.8% below the North Carolina state average and 45.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $858/month is 12.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.2, buying a home in Edgecombe 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.
Edgecombe County has an owner-occupancy rate of 60.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County | Iowa | $125,100 | $920 |
| Green County | Kentucky | $125,000 | $610 |
| Bracken County | Kentucky | $125,000 | $756 |
| Page County | Iowa | $125,300 | $705 |
| Scott County | Tennessee | $124,900 | $686 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $125,900 | $743 | 68.0% |
| Hyde County | $124,000 | $1,263 | 71.9% |
| Richmond County | $127,800 | $724 | 65.9% |
| Lenoir County | $120,500 | $861 | 59.2% |
| Jones County | $130,300 | $747 | 79.4% |
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).