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Waxhaw, North Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Waxhaw, NC (Union County) — Census median home value $506,300, county listing prices down about 3.0% over the past year.
Waxhaw, NC is in Union County, North Carolina — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,565, with a median household income of $128,115. Census data puts Waxhaw's median home value at $506,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Union County's current median listing price runs $552,250, down about 3.0% over the past year.
At a glance
Waxhaw market snapshot
Population
21,565
Median Household Income
$128,115
Median Home Value (city)
$506,300
Median Listing Price (Union County)
$552,250
Median Gross Rent
$1,770/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waxhaw's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $506,300. Separately, Union County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $552,250. 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
Union County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.49% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Waxhaw has an estimated population of 21,565 and a median household income of $128,115, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Waxhaw's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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What are home values like in Waxhaw, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Waxhaw's median home value at $506,300. Union County's current median listing price runs $552,250, down about 3.0% over the past year.
What is the population of Waxhaw, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waxhaw's population at approximately 21,565.
What's the median rent in Waxhaw, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waxhaw at approximately $1,770 per month.
What is the median household income in Waxhaw, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waxhaw at approximately $128,115.
Is the Waxhaw housing market growing?
Union County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.49% annual change in 2025.
Is Waxhaw, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Waxhaw's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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.
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