Henderson County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Henderson County, North Carolina, the median home value is $351,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,187. This places Henderson County at #410 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 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: $1,063
- Establishments: 3,917
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 686
- Multi-family: 407
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 50,792 (avg $81,961)
- Outflow: 46,680 (avg $78,886)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Henderson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28742 | 304.4 | +7.39% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28729 | 309.9 | +2.61% | 2025 |
| 3 | 28731 | 283.2 | -2.21% | 2025 |
| 4 | 28791 | 296.4 | +1.57% | 2025 |
| 5 | 28739 | 300.0 | -0.14% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Henderson County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $351,400 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,187 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.7 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Henderson County is 49.3% above the North Carolina state average and 54.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,187/month is 21.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Henderson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore County | North Carolina | $351,400 | $1,254 |
| Indian River County | Florida | $351,500 | $1,357 |
| Okaloosa County | Florida | $351,200 | $1,612 |
| Chisago County | Minnesota | $351,900 | $1,186 |
| Jefferson County | West Virginia | $350,800 | $1,108 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore County | $351,400 | $1,254 | 76.4% |
| Brunswick County | $349,800 | $1,351 | 84.6% |
| 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).