Beaufort County, NC home prices

Beaufort County, NC: the typical home is worth $234,846 as of 2026-05, up +2.1% over the past year and +174.1% since 2000. Listings run about $204/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1985: $48,689 → 2026: $234,846 (4.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $234,846, homes in Beaufort County sit 15% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 0% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #68 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,159/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,272/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Pamlico County, NC ($288,164) · Craven County, NC ($276,711) · Washington County, NC ($111,173) · Martin County, NC ($129,347) · Pitt County, NC ($245,774) · Hyde County, NC ($224,076)