Macon County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Macon County, North Carolina, the median home value is $251,900, with a median monthly rent of $803. This places Macon County at #877 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $929
- Establishments: 1,382
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 239
- Multi-family: 12
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,218 (avg $129,537)
- Outflow: 13,536 (avg $127,040)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Macon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28713 | 260.8 | -12.12% | 2025 |
| 2 | 28763 | 275.8 | +6.98% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Macon County Compares
| Metric | Macon County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,900 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.6% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.1 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Macon County is 7.0% above the North Carolina state average and 10.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $803/month is 17.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.1, Macon County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Macon County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | Kentucky | $252,000 | $1,145 |
| Cannon County | Tennessee | $252,000 | $908 |
| Greene County | Ohio | $252,200 | $1,135 |
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | $251,400 | $1,190 |
| Racine County | Wisconsin | $251,400 | $1,080 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | $250,400 | $1,098 | 63.6% |
| Davie County | $253,900 | $867 | 82.2% |
| Granville County | $247,700 | $1,008 | 77.1% |
| Harnett County | $246,200 | $1,112 | 71.0% |
| Guilford County | $259,900 | $1,163 | 59.9% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).