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Lenoir, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lenoir, NC (Caldwell County) — Census median home value $165,200, county listing prices down about 7.7% over the past year. Market data for Lenoir houses and the broader area.
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Lenoir, NC is in Caldwell County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Lenoir and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,282, with a median household income of $48,889. Census data puts Lenoir houses at a median value of $165,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Caldwell County's current median listing price runs $373,650, down about 7.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Lenoir housing market
Lenoir is in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lenoir and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$165,200
Population (Census ACS)
18,282
Median household income
$48,889
County price trend (2025)
3.37% 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
Lenoir market snapshot
Population
18,282
County
Caldwell County
Median Household Income
$48,889
Median Home Value (city)
$165,200
Median Listing Price (Caldwell County)
$373,650
Median Gross Rent
$671/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-7.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lenoir's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $165,200. Separately, Caldwell County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $373,650. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Caldwell County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.37% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lenoir has an estimated population of 18,282 and a median household income of $48,889, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lenoir's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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County guide: Caldwell County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lenoir.
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Nearby communities include Cajah's Mountain, Cedar Rock, Hudson, Gamewell, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Northlakes, Blowing Rock.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Connelly Springs (~10.7 mi), Rutherford College (~10.8 mi), Valdese (~10.8 mi), Rhodhiss (~11.1 mi), Drexel (~11.4 mi), Icard (~13.1 mi), Bethlehem (~14.0 mi), Hildebran (~14.3 mi), Long View (~15.0 mi), Morganton (~15.1 mi), Hickory (~16.3 mi), St. Stephens (~17.2 mi), Brookford (~17.4 mi), Salem (~17.4 mi), Mountain View (~17.8 mi), Glen Alpine (~18.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lenoir data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
18,282
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$165,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,889
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$671
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.37%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$373,650
Census place type
city
County
Caldwell County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.82 sq mi
Census GEOID
3737760
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Lenoir
Schools
Caldwell County Schools — 24 schools, 10,758 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Caldwell addresses may be served by Caldwell County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Lenoir FAQ
What are houses worth in Lenoir, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lenoir at $165,200. Caldwell County's current median listing price runs $373,650, down about 7.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Lenoir, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Lenoir, Census ACS data shows a median value of $165,200. Active listing prices in Caldwell County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lenoir, NC?
Lenoir houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Caldwell 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 Lenoir, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lenoir's population at approximately 18,282.
What's the median rent in Lenoir, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lenoir at approximately $671 per month.
What is the median household income in Lenoir, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lenoir at approximately $48,889.
Is the Lenoir housing market growing?
Caldwell County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.37% annual change in 2025.
Is Lenoir, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lenoir's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 Lenoir, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Caldwell County Schools for many Lenoir addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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