Elizabeth City, NC · Houses & Market Data

Elizabeth City, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Elizabeth City, NC (Pasquotank County) — Census median home value $202,100, county listing prices up about 11.5% over the past year. Market data for Elizabeth City houses and the broader area.

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Elizabeth City, NC is in Pasquotank County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Elizabeth City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,740, with a median household income of $50,947. Census data puts the median value of houses in Elizabeth City at $202,100.

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Market overview

Elizabeth City housing market

Elizabeth City is in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elizabeth City and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$202,100

Population (Census ACS)

18,740

Median household income

$50,947

County price trend (2025)

11.48% 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

Elizabeth City market snapshot

Population

18,740

County

Pasquotank County

Median Household Income

$50,947

Median Home Value (city)

$202,100

Median Gross Rent

$1,111/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+11.5%

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Why Elizabeth City

What makes Elizabeth City different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elizabeth City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $202,100.

County Price Trend

Pasquotank County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.48% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Elizabeth City has an estimated population of 18,740 and a median household income of $50,947, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Elizabeth City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% 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 Elizabeth City

County guide: Pasquotank County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Elizabeth City.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Pasquotank County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Camden, South Mills.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Winfall (~13.4 mi), Moyock (~14.7 mi), Hertford (~15.1 mi), Coinjock (~16.4 mi), Grandy (~20.4 mi), Sunbury (~23.4 mi), Edenton (~25.9 mi), Arrowhead Beach (~26.3 mi), Chowan Beach (~27.0 mi), Cape Colony (~27.0 mi), Gatesville (~29.9 mi).

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Census & home facts

Elizabeth City data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

18,740

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$202,100

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$50,947

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,111

County FHFA annual change (2025)

11.48%

Census place type

city

County

Camden County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

11.79 sq mi

Census GEOID

3720580

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Elizabeth City

Schools

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools — 13 schools, 4,834 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Pasquotank addresses may be served by Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Elizabeth City FAQ

What are houses worth in Elizabeth City, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elizabeth City at $202,100.

How much do houses cost in Elizabeth City, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Elizabeth City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $202,100. Active listing prices in Pasquotank County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Elizabeth City, NC?

Elizabeth City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pasquotank 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 Elizabeth City, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elizabeth City's population at approximately 18,740.

What's the median rent in Elizabeth City, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elizabeth City at approximately $1,111 per month.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth City, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elizabeth City at approximately $50,947.

Is the Elizabeth City housing market growing?

Pasquotank County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.48% annual change in 2025.

Is Elizabeth City, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Elizabeth City's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% 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 Elizabeth City, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools for many Elizabeth City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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