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North Wilkesboro, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in North Wilkesboro, NC (Wilkes County) — Census median home value $231,400, county listing prices up about 10.8% over the past year. Market data for North Wilkesboro houses and the broader area.
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North Wilkesboro, NC is in Wilkes County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in North Wilkesboro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,348, with a median household income of $39,288. Census data puts North Wilkesboro houses at a median value of $231,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Wilkes County's current median listing price runs $423,725, up about 10.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
North Wilkesboro housing market
North Wilkesboro is in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in North Wilkesboro and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$231,400
Population (Census ACS)
4,348
Median household income
$39,288
County price trend (2025)
4.33% 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
North Wilkesboro market snapshot
Population
4,348
County
Wilkes County
Median Household Income
$39,288
Median Home Value (city)
$231,400
Median Listing Price (Wilkes County)
$423,725
Median Gross Rent
$659/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+10.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts North Wilkesboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $231,400. Separately, Wilkes County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $423,725. 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
Wilkes County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.33% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
North Wilkesboro has an estimated population of 4,348 and a median household income of $39,288, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
North Wilkesboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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: Wilkes County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes North Wilkesboro.
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Nearby communities include Fairplains, Wilkesboro, Cricket, Mulberry, Moravian Falls, Hays, Millers Creek, Ronda, Pleasant Hill.
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Hays market data
Nearby city · ~5.3 mi
Millers Creek market data
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Ronda market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Jonesville (~17.6 mi), Taylorsville (~17.8 mi), Hiddenite (~18.6 mi), Stony Point (~21.7 mi), Sparta (~22.8 mi), Boonville (~24.3 mi), West Jefferson (~24.3 mi), Jefferson (~25.1 mi), Bethlehem (~26.2 mi), Yadkinville (~26.9 mi), Lansing (~30.6 mi), Smithtown (~31.9 mi), East Bend (~35.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
North Wilkesboro data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,348
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$231,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$39,288
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$659
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.33%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$423,725
Census place type
town
County
Wilkes County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.63 sq mi
Census GEOID
3747880
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 North Wilkesboro
Schools
Wilkes County Schools — 22 schools, 8,673 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wilkes addresses may be served by Wilkes County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
North Wilkesboro FAQ
What are houses worth in North Wilkesboro, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in North Wilkesboro at $231,400. Wilkes County's current median listing price runs $423,725, up about 10.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in North Wilkesboro, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in North Wilkesboro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $231,400. Active listing prices in Wilkes County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in North Wilkesboro, NC?
North Wilkesboro houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wilkes 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 North Wilkesboro, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts North Wilkesboro's population at approximately 4,348.
What's the median rent in North Wilkesboro, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in North Wilkesboro at approximately $659 per month.
What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in North Wilkesboro at approximately $39,288.
Is the North Wilkesboro housing market growing?
Wilkes County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.33% annual change in 2025.
Is North Wilkesboro, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts North Wilkesboro's median home value at about 5.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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 North Wilkesboro, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Wilkes County Schools for many North Wilkesboro addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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