Haywood County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Haywood County, North Carolina, the median home value is $279,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,067. This places Haywood County at #733 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $941
- Establishments: 1,874
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 352
- Multi-family: 162
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,675 (avg $67,599)
- Outflow: 24,433 (avg $65,659)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Haywood County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28721 | 265.5 | -3.52% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28716 | 291.9 | +6.96% | 2025 |
| 3 | 28786 | 292.2 | -2.61% | 2025 |
| 4 | 28785 | 258.5 | +5.48% | 2025 |
| 5 | 28751 | 284.8 | +1.09% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Haywood County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,200 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,067 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.9% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.8 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Haywood County is 18.7% above the North Carolina state average and 22.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,067/month is 9.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Haywood County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | Wyoming | $279,100 | $1,009 |
| White County | Georgia | $278,900 | $1,032 |
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | $279,600 | $1,318 |
| Windham County | Vermont | $279,600 | $1,056 |
| Marshall County | Tennessee | $279,800 | $946 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $278,400 | $804 | 81.2% |
| Franklin County | $284,300 | $1,083 | 78.6% |
| Madison County | $284,600 | $780 | 77.5% |
| Jackson County | $284,700 | $904 | 60.8% |
| Gaston County | $266,000 | $1,153 | 66.8% |
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).