Goldsboro, NC · Houses & Market Data

Goldsboro, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Goldsboro, NC (Wayne County) — Census median home value $173,700, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Goldsboro houses and the broader area.

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Goldsboro, NC is in Wayne County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Goldsboro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 33,448, with a median household income of $47,005. Census data puts the median value of houses in Goldsboro at $173,700.

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Market overview

Goldsboro housing market

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

Median home value (Census ACS)

$173,700

Population (Census ACS)

33,448

Median household income

$47,005

County price trend (2025)

3.34% 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

Goldsboro market snapshot

Population

33,448

County

Wayne County

Median Household Income

$47,005

Median Home Value (city)

$173,700

Median Gross Rent

$956/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+3.3%

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Why Goldsboro

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Goldsboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $173,700.

County Price Trend

Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.34% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Goldsboro has an estimated population of 33,448 and a median household income of $47,005, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Goldsboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% 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 Goldsboro

County guide: Wayne County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Goldsboro.

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Nearby communities include Elroy, New Hope, Mar-Mac, Brogden, Walnut Creek, Pikeville, Dudley, Fremont, Eureka, Seven Springs.

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: La Grange (~11.4 mi), Princeton (~12.3 mi), Snow Hill (~17.4 mi), Kenly (~17.7 mi), Pine Level (~17.8 mi), Stantonsburg (~17.9 mi), Black Creek (~18.0 mi), Micro (~18.2 mi), Lucama (~18.5 mi), Selma (~21.2 mi), Walstonburg (~21.5 mi), Hookerton (~21.8 mi), Deep Run (~21.8 mi), Jackson Heights (~21.9 mi), Saratoga (~22.0 mi), Kinston (~22.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Goldsboro data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

33,448

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$173,700

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$47,005

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$956

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.34%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$289,999

Census place type

city

County

Wayne County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

28.59 sq mi

Census GEOID

3726880

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

Local life

Life in Goldsboro

Schools

Wayne County Public Schools — 33 schools, 17,558 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wayne addresses may be served by Wayne 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

Goldsboro FAQ

What are houses worth in Goldsboro, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Goldsboro at $173,700.

How much do houses cost in Goldsboro, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Goldsboro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $173,700. Active listing prices in Wayne County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Goldsboro, NC?

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

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Goldsboro's population at approximately 33,448.

What's the median rent in Goldsboro, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Goldsboro at approximately $956 per month.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Goldsboro at approximately $47,005.

Is the Goldsboro housing market growing?

Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.34% annual change in 2025.

Is Goldsboro, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Goldsboro's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% 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 Goldsboro, NC?

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

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