Jones County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Jones County, North Carolina, the median home value is $130,300, with a median monthly rent of $747. This places Jones County at #2490 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #87 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: $964
- Establishments: 160
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 46
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,680 (avg $55,385)
- Outflow: 3,476 (avg $55,435)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Jones County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28501 | 178.7 | +16.08% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28504 | 184.0 | -4.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jones County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,300 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.4% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.5 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jones County is 44.6% below the North Carolina state average and 42.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $747/month is 23.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.5, buying a home in Jones 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.
Jones County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Witt County | Illinois | $130,300 | $903 |
| Antelope County | Nebraska | $130,300 | $692 |
| Perry County | Arkansas | $130,200 | $805 |
| Lewis County | Missouri | $130,200 | $644 |
| Beaver County | Oklahoma | $130,100 | $790 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | $127,800 | $724 | 65.9% |
| Washington County | $125,900 | $743 | 68.0% |
| Bladen County | $135,100 | $773 | 69.2% |
| Edgecombe County | $125,100 | $858 | 60.8% |
| Hyde County | $124,000 | $1,263 | 71.9% |
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).