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Locust, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Locust, NC (Stanly County) — Census median home value $285,800, county listing prices up about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Locust houses and the broader area.
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Locust, NC is in Stanly County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Locust and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,529, with a median household income of $78,280. Census data puts Locust houses at a median value of $285,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Stanly County's current median listing price runs $361,950, up about 0.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Locust housing market
Locust is in Stanly County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Locust and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$285,800
Population (Census ACS)
5,529
Median household income
$78,280
County price trend (2025)
0.99% 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
Locust market snapshot
Population
5,529
County
Stanly County
Median Household Income
$78,280
Median Home Value (city)
$285,800
Median Listing Price (Stanly County)
$361,950
Median Gross Rent
$887/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Locust's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $285,800. Separately, Stanly County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $361,950. 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
Stanly County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.99% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Locust has an estimated population of 5,529 and a median household income of $78,280, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Locust's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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: Stanly County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Locust.
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Nearby communities include Midland, Mount Pleasant, Harrisburg, Concord, Kannapolis.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Stanfield (~2.4 mi), Red Cross (~4.2 mi), Oakboro (~6.4 mi), Fairview (~9.2 mi), Millingport (~10.3 mi), Aquadale (~12.4 mi), Mint Hill (~13.8 mi), Unionville (~13.9 mi), Albemarle (~15.2 mi), Hemby Bridge (~15.3 mi), Stallings (~16.7 mi), Misenheimer (~16.7 mi), New London (~16.8 mi), Lake Park (~16.9 mi), Richfield (~17.3 mi), Gold Hill (~18.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Locust data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,529
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$285,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,280
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$887
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.09%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$435,000
Census place type
city
County
Cabarrus County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.22 sq mi
Census GEOID
3738860
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 Locust
Schools
Stanly County Schools — 23 schools, 8,643 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Stanly addresses may be served by Stanly County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Locust FAQ
What are houses worth in Locust, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Locust at $285,800. Stanly County's current median listing price runs $361,950, up about 0.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Locust, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Locust, Census ACS data shows a median value of $285,800. Active listing prices in Stanly County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Locust, NC?
Locust houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Stanly 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 Locust, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Locust's population at approximately 5,529.
What's the median rent in Locust, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Locust at approximately $887 per month.
What is the median household income in Locust, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Locust at approximately $78,280.
Is the Locust housing market growing?
Stanly County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.99% annual change in 2025.
Is Locust, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Locust's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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 Locust, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Stanly County Schools for many Locust addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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