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Valdese, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Valdese, NC (Burke County) — Census median home value $171,300, county listing prices down about 7.6% over the past year. Market data for Valdese houses and the broader area.
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Valdese, NC is in Burke County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Valdese and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,689, with a median household income of $61,250. Census data puts Valdese houses at a median value of $171,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Burke County's current median listing price runs $329,950, down about 7.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Valdese housing market
Valdese is in Burke County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Valdese and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$171,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,689
Median household income
$61,250
County price trend (2025)
2.45% 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
Valdese market snapshot
Population
4,689
County
Burke County
Median Household Income
$61,250
Median Home Value (city)
$171,300
Median Listing Price (Burke County)
$329,950
Median Gross Rent
$627/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-7.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Valdese's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $171,300. Separately, Burke County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $329,950. 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
Burke County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.45% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Valdese has an estimated population of 4,689 and a median household income of $61,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Valdese's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% 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: Burke County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Valdese.
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Nearby communities include Drexel, Rutherford College, Connelly Springs, Icard, Morganton, Rhodhiss, Salem, Hildebran, Long View, Glen Alpine, Hickory.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cajah's Mountain (~6.9 mi), Sawmills (~6.9 mi), Gamewell (~7.6 mi), Hudson (~8.0 mi), Granite Falls (~8.8 mi), Lenoir (~10.8 mi), Northlakes (~11.6 mi), Mountain View (~12.5 mi), Brookford (~13.3 mi), Cedar Rock (~14.5 mi), Bethlehem (~15.8 mi), St. Stephens (~16.8 mi), Nebo (~19.3 mi), Conover (~20.2 mi), Newton (~20.2 mi), Maiden (~22.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Valdese data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,689
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$171,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$61,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$627
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.45%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$329,950
Census place type
town
County
Burke County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.86 sq mi
Census GEOID
3769520
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 Valdese
Schools
Burke County Schools — 27 schools, 11,770 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Burke addresses may be served by Burke County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Valdese FAQ
What are houses worth in Valdese, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Valdese at $171,300. Burke County's current median listing price runs $329,950, down about 7.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Valdese, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Valdese, Census ACS data shows a median value of $171,300. Active listing prices in Burke County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Valdese, NC?
Valdese houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Burke 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 Valdese, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Valdese's population at approximately 4,689.
What's the median rent in Valdese, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Valdese at approximately $627 per month.
What is the median household income in Valdese, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Valdese at approximately $61,250.
Is the Valdese housing market growing?
Burke County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.45% annual change in 2025.
Is Valdese, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Valdese's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% 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 Valdese, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Burke County Schools for many Valdese addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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