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Cullowhee, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cullowhee, NC (Jackson County) — Census median home value $-666,666,666, county listing prices up about 6.2% over the past year. Market data for Cullowhee houses and the broader area.
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Cullowhee, NC is in Jackson County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Cullowhee and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,300, with a median household income of $35,076. Census data puts the median value of houses in Cullowhee at $-666,666,666.
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Market overview
Cullowhee housing market
Cullowhee is in Jackson County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cullowhee and the surrounding county market.
Population (Census ACS)
7,300
Median household income
$35,076
County price trend (2025)
6.18% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cullowhee market snapshot
Population
7,300
County
Jackson County
Median Household Income
$35,076
Median Home Value (city)
$-666,666,666
Median Gross Rent
$836/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cullowhee's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $-666,666,666.
County Price Trend
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cullowhee has an estimated population of 7,300 and a median household income of $35,076, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cullowhee's Census-reported median home value works out to about -19006.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Cullowhee
County guide: Jackson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cullowhee.
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Nearby communities include Forest Hills, Webster, Sylva, Dillsboro, Glenville, Whittier, Cherokee, Cashiers, Highlands.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Franklin (~14.4 mi), Waynesville (~15.9 mi), Maggie Valley (~16.4 mi), Bryson City (~17.0 mi), Lake Junaluska (~19.2 mi), Clyde (~21.7 mi), Rosman (~23.3 mi), West Canton (~23.8 mi), Canton (~24.9 mi), Brevard (~25.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cullowhee data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,076
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$836
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.18%
Census place type
CDP
County
Jackson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.81 sq mi
Census GEOID
3715880
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cullowhee
Schools
Jackson County Public Schools — 9 schools, 3,557 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jackson addresses may be served by Jackson County Public Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cullowhee FAQ
What are houses worth in Cullowhee, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cullowhee at $-666,666,666.
How much do houses cost in Cullowhee, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Cullowhee, Census ACS data shows a median value of $-666,666,666. Active listing prices in Jackson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cullowhee, NC?
Cullowhee houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jackson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cullowhee, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cullowhee's population at approximately 7,300.
What's the median rent in Cullowhee, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cullowhee at approximately $836 per month.
What is the median household income in Cullowhee, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cullowhee at approximately $35,076.
Is the Cullowhee housing market growing?
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Is Cullowhee, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cullowhee's median home value at about -19006.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cullowhee, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jackson County Public Schools for many Cullowhee addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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