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Wrightsboro, North Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Wrightsboro, NC (New Hanover County) — Census median home value $220,700, county listing prices down about 4.4% over the past year.
Wrightsboro, NC is in New Hanover 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 5,434, with a median household income of $72,867. Census data puts Wrightsboro's median home value at $220,700 (all owner-occupied homes); New Hanover County's current median listing price runs $537,000, down about 4.4% over the past year.
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Wrightsboro market snapshot
Population
5,434
Median Household Income
$72,867
Median Home Value (city)
$220,700
Median Listing Price (New Hanover County)
$537,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,072/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wrightsboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $220,700. Separately, New Hanover County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $537,000. 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
New Hanover County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wrightsboro has an estimated population of 5,434 and a median household income of $72,867, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wrightsboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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Wrightsboro FAQ
What are home values like in Wrightsboro, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Wrightsboro's median home value at $220,700. New Hanover County's current median listing price runs $537,000, down about 4.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Wrightsboro, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wrightsboro's population at approximately 5,434.
What's the median rent in Wrightsboro, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wrightsboro at approximately $1,072 per month.
What is the median household income in Wrightsboro, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wrightsboro at approximately $72,867.
Is the Wrightsboro housing market growing?
New Hanover County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Wrightsboro, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wrightsboro's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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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