Stokes County, North Carolina Housing Market
In Stokes County, North Carolina, the median home value is $196,700, with a median monthly rent of $775. This places Stokes County at #1440 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #63 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: $773
- Establishments: 786
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 251
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,077 (avg $63,836)
- Outflow: 17,070 (avg $64,304)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Stokes County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27041 | 218.7 | +2.23% | 2025 |
| 2 | 27030 | 221.7 | +0.10% | 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 Stokes County Compares
| Metric | Stokes County | North Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,700 | $235,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | $976 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.2% | 71.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 19.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stokes County is 16.4% below the North Carolina state average and 13.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $775/month is 20.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Stokes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County | Georgia | $196,700 | $1,018 |
| Noble County | Indiana | $196,800 | $832 |
| Lenawee County | Michigan | $196,800 | $987 |
| Tom Green County | Texas | $197,000 | $1,154 |
| Walker County | Georgia | $197,100 | $940 |
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | $197,100 | $887 | 72.5% |
| Cumberland County | $199,200 | $1,222 | 55.0% |
| Cleveland County | $200,000 | $914 | 70.9% |
| Beaufort County | $192,700 | $871 | 69.5% |
| Caldwell County | $192,200 | $744 | 73.5% |
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).